Ground Nutmeg

Most ground nutmeg sits in a warehouse for months before it reaches your kitchen. Ours is stone-ground in-house and packed fresh, so the warm, resinous oils that make nutmeg worth using are still alive when you open the tin. The flavor is sweet and woody with a quiet heat that builds slowly. A small pinch goes a long way. Use it in béchamel, rice pudding, biryani, chai spice blends, and custards. Rub it into lamb or chicken before a slow braise. This is a single-ingredient spice. Whole nutmeg, ground. Nothing else. How to Use Ground Nutmeg Savory: Stir into béchamel, cream-based gravies, or spiced meat marinades. Add to your garam masala blend for depth. Sweet: Use in custards, pies, rice pudding, banana bread, and French toast batter. Drinks: Dust over warm milk, eggnog, or golden milk. Tip: Add nutmeg toward the end of cooking. Prolonged heat dulls its top notes.