Quatre Épices

Peppery, warm and gently sweet-spiced with nutmeg, clove and ginger.

Quatre épices brings pepper and warm spices together in a way that suits savory dishes as well as baking. It can easily dominate mild food, so start small. Browned onions, mushrooms or a creamy base provide a good setting for its aromatic depth.

Braises, sausages, pâté-style dishes, roasted meats, mushrooms, squash and savory baking.

1/8–1/4 teaspoon per two servings to begin.

Use this amount as a starting point for flavor, then adjust to your food and taste. If other ingredients bring salt, sweetness or heat, account for those before adding more seasoning.

Brown 8 oz mushrooms, lower the heat and add 2 tablespoons cream or a suitable alternative with 1/8 teaspoon blend. Warm gently, taste and serve over toast or potatoes. Keep any extra spice to a tiny final pinch.

Quatre épices means “four spices” and names a French seasoning family commonly built around pepper and warm aromatics. Formulas vary. Its use in savory preparations shows how spices often associated with baking can also give depth to meat and vegetables.

Quatre épices: culinary background

Quatre épices formulas vary, but the classic family centers on pepper plus warm aromatic spices.

Ingredient overview: Ground black pepper, Ground nutmeg, Ground clove, Ground ginger.

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• 2 oz Shaker Bottle
• 4 oz Fresh-Sealed Pouch

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Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, sunlight and steam. Use a clean, dry spoon and close the container promptly after measuring. Check the aroma before cooking and follow the best-before information on the package.

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