Also known as Jamaican pepper, allspice is the dried unripe fruit of the pimento plant. A common misconception is that allspice is a mixture of other spices such as pepper, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. In reality, it is a single spice that is very aromatic and complex in scent and flavor.
Common Uses: Caribbean cuisine, mole sauces, barbecue, pumpkin pie, beef stew and curry powder