Spice shaker pimento clove-pepper, whole

Not only is he said to have discovered America, Columbus is also considered a legendary discoverer of clove pepper. Its taste resembles cloves with peppery pungency with a slight hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, which is why the spice, which belongs to the berries, has received its second name "clove pepper". It is often combined with juniper and bay leaf. The trio is found especially in any roast, goulash, red cabbage, potato soup or hearty stews. But allspice can not only be used for hearty dishes, it is also a real hit for apple or plum compote as well as for cookie creations!