Nutmeg Whole Organic

$3.00

SINGLE INGREDIENT | ORGANIC | NON-GMO | WHOLE | SOLD IN PAIRS

Whole nutmeg keeps its oils locked in until you grate it, so the flavor stays vibrant far longer. Freshly grated, it's warm, nutty, and slightly sweet with a whisper of clove, and the difference is immediate. A few strokes on a microplane right before serving is one of the easiest ways to make a dish taste freshly made.

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What We tell customers about Whole Nutmeg

People sometimes ask us why we sell nutmeg, two at a time. We used to sell nutmeg the way we sell everything else, by the ounce. Trouble was, an ounce is three to five whole seeds, and whole nutmeg keeps its flavor for years, so unless you're grating it into everything, most of them just sat half-used in the back of the cupboard.

So we landed on what we think is the sweet spot: two whole nutmegs. Enough to keep you in freshly grated nutmeg for a good long while, without any going stale before you get to it.

  • What to use it on

    Grate it fresh into pumpkin pie filling or pumpkin bread for a richer flavor than the pre-ground version.

    Add a few strokes to homemade eggnog or mulled wine.

    Grate a small amount into meatballs or meatloaf for a savory warmth that's hard to identify but unmistakably good.

    Try it in jerk chicken marinade alongside allspice and thyme, or add a light grating to mashed potatoes, bechamel, Alfredo sauce, or homemade mac and cheese for classic restaurant flavor.

  • How the pros use it

    Grate whole nutmeg directly into the finished dish rather than measuring it in advance. Its aroma fades quickly once grated, so freshly grated nutmeg always delivers the best flavor.

  • What to pair it with

    Whole Cloves Organic

    Together they create the classic warm spice profile found in holiday baking, mulled cider, spice cakes, homemade eggnog, and baked fruit desserts.

    Cinnamon Vietnamese Ground Organic

    Freshly grated nutmeg and Vietnamese cinnamon bring rich warmth to baked goods, oatmeal, coffee cakes, custards, and creamy desserts.

Put Whole Nutmeg To Work

Boozy Holiday Cheer Eggnog

Makes about 8 cups

If you've never cooked with freshly grated nutmeg before, homemade eggnog is the perfect place to taste the difference.

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, room temperature, separated
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated whole nutmeg
  • 3 cups light whipping cream
  • 2 cups whole or 2% milk
  • 2 cups rum or bourbon
  • Freshly grated whole nutmeg, for serving

Instructions

  1. Beat the egg yolks until pale yellow, then whisk in the sugar and vanilla.
  2. Heat the cream, milk, and nutmeg until just simmering.
  3. Slowly temper the hot mixture into the egg mixture.
  4. Return to the saucepan and cook until it reaches 160°F.
  5. Chill completely.
  6. Beat the egg whites to soft peaks and gently fold them into the chilled eggnog.
  7. Serve with freshly grated nutmeg over each glass.

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