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Nutmeg and Mace

Nutmeg is the actual seed of the tree, roughly egg-shaped and about 20 mm to 30 mm (1 inch) long and 15 mm to 18 mm (¾ inch) wide, and weighing between 5 g and 10 g (¼ ounce and ½ ounce) dried, while mace is the dried “lacy” reddish covering or arillus of the seed.

Nutmeg and mace have similar taste qualities, nutmeg having a slightly sweeter and mace a more delicate flavour. Mace is often preferred in light-coloured dishes for the bright orange, saffron-like colour it imparts. Nutmeg is a flavorful addition to cheese sauces and is best grated fresh

Recipes that use Nutmeg and Mace

Hot Apple Cider Serves: 8 Cook Time: 30 minutes

Moroccan Spiced Rack of Lamb Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 – 30 minutes

Peach Spice Cake Serves: 8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Persimmon Spice Cookies Serves: 36 Cook Time: 12- 15 minutes

Potato Wedges with Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes

Vadouvan Indian Spice Blend Yields: about 3 cups Cook Time: 3 hours