Allspice is the berry of the evergreen pimento tree. 5 whole allspice berries = 1 teaspoon ground allspice Substitute: Combine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 whole teaspoon ground allspice = 5 whole allspice berries
To substitute for 1 teaspoon allspice, you can use either of the two following combinations:1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Allspice is usually sold as a ground up powder like nutmeg or cinnamon. However, in its solid form the Allspice is in the shape of a small sphere about the size of WHOLE Black Pepper. (about 3mm balls) When Allspice is used in cooking Corned Beef or Pickled Pork, it is used in its Whole form and discarded after cooking. A teaspoon is approx. 40 Whole balls & weighs about 3 gram total .
A tablespoon of whole allspice is about 40 berries, and a tablespoon of ground allspice would be about 15-20. I would probably use two tablespoons and one teaspoon. Notice that many recipes call to cook with the whole berries and then take them out before eating, or else leave the berries in a marinade. If this is the case, ground allspice is not a good substitute. If you must use ground, you should probably only use half the amount or even less.
1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp allspice, 1/8 tsp nutmeg equals 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
According to Barryfarm.com 5 allspice berries is equivalent to 1 tsp ground allspice.
Allspice is a totally different spice from nutmeg or ginger, and as such tastes totally different. While the allspice is often used in conjunction with one of the two, it cannot replace either of them.
The best combination of spices for homemade pumpkin pie is as follows: 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice If you are using the pre-mixed pumpkin pie spice, use 2 to 3 teaspoons.
The grated allspice will lose it's potency more rapidly.
Allspice is a totally different spice from nutmeg or ginger, and as such tastes totally different. While the allspice is often used in conjunction with one of the two, it cannot replace either of them.
You can indeed.