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.
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.
To convert whole allspice berries to ground allspice, you can use a general rule of thumb that 6 whole allspice berries are roughly equivalent to about 1 teaspoon of ground allspice. However, this conversion can vary based on the size and freshness of the berries, as well as personal preference for flavor intensity. It is always best to grind your own allspice berries as needed for optimal flavor and aroma.
nutmeg or allspice.
nutmeg or allspice
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they are the same thing they just have different names for it.
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.
If one teaspoon of whole cloves is approximately equivalent to 0.75 teaspoons of ground cloves, then 0.50 teaspoons of whole cloves is equivalent to 0.375 teaspoons of ground cloves. If you do not have ground cloves, then a substitute to use is ground allspice.
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
To substitute ground cloves for whole cloves in recipes, use about 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves for every whole clove called for, as ground cloves are more concentrated in flavor. Keep in mind that the texture will differ, so if the whole cloves are meant to be removed later, it's best to use ground cloves instead. Adjust the amount to taste, as the intensity of spices can vary.
I use powdered allspice + baking soda + cornstarch, about 1:3:3. Powdered allspice is sold in supermarkets and Spanish groceries as pimienta dulce. @PhillyJoeD
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.