Can I substitute pumpkin pie spice for allspice?

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1. Can I substitute pumpkin pie spice for allspice?
2. Is ground allspice the same as mixed spice?
3. Where does allspice grow?
4. What tree does allspice come from?
5. Can you plant allspice?
6. How do you use allspice leaves?
7. Is ground allspice good for you?
8. What is in Woolworths allspice?

Can I substitute pumpkin pie spice for allspice?

The fact that allspice is one of the ingredients in pumpkin pie spice is one reason that it makes a good allspice substitute. Pumpkin pie spice is a one to one substitute, so you would use exactly the same amount of it that your recipe specifies for allspice.

Is ground allspice the same as mixed spice?

Unlike Allspice, which is a single spice, Mixed Spice is a blend of several spices, including Cinnamon, Coriander Seed, Caraway, Nutmeg, Ginger and Cloves. ... Allspice has a strong flavour and aroma, similar to a mixture of Nutmeg, Cloves and Cinnamon. Mixed Spice has a warm, spicy and sweet flavour and aroma.

Where does allspice grow?

officinalis) Allspice, sometimes called Jamaican Allspice, or Jamaican pepper, is a tropical evergreen tree that is from the Caribbean, specifically Jamaica, but has been naturalized in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

What tree does allspice come from?

Allspice, tropical evergreen tree (Pimenta diocia, formerly P. officinalis) of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to the West Indies and Central America and valued for its berries, the source of a highly aromatic spice.

Can you plant allspice?

Yes, but in most areas of North America, or Europe for that matter, allspice herbs will grow but fruiting will not occur. ... If growing allspice pimenta in a climate that is not tropical to subtropical, allspice will do well in greenhouses or even as a houseplant, as it adapts well to container gardening.

How do you use allspice leaves?

Allspice leaves are used in Caribbean cuisine as a flavoring in stews, soups, and sauces, for smoking meats, and in Jamaican jerk seasoning. Allspice oil can also be extracted and used as a flavoring agent in meats, candy, chewing gum, and toothpaste.

Is ground allspice good for you?

The minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants found in allspice may have several health benefits. Many of the compounds in allspice are being studied as potential treatments for inflammation, nausea, and even cancer. Inflammation can aggravate injuries or infections.

What is in Woolworths allspice?

Allspice is made from the dried berries of a plant called Pimenta Diocia. It tastes like pepper, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon.