An aromatic golden brown spice obtained from the dried aril (net-like sheath) which covers the Nutmeg seed, Myristica fragrans Houtt. Mace is yellowish-tan to reddish-tan in color, made up of flat, hornlike, shiny branched pieces with a fragrant, nutmeglike aromatic odor and warm taste. Mace and nutmeg are from the same tree, a large evergreen tree native to the Moluccas Islands and the East Indian Archipelago.
USAGE
Spiced Pound Cake
STIR 2 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract and 1/2 tsp. Ground Mace into 1 pkg. (16 oz.) pound cake mix.
PREPARE and bake cake as directed on package.
USAGE
Substitute 1/4 tsp. Ground Mace for 1/4 tsp. Ground Nutmeg.
Add 1/4 tsp. to batter for a 2-layer chocolate cake.
Add a pinch to lemon glaze, baked custard, sliced fresh fruit or fruit salad dressing.
Use in pound cake, cakes, cookies, coffee cakes, brownies, nut breads, Danish pastries, fruit pies, steamed pudding or puddings.
Use on fish or poultry dishes such as creamed chicken or turkey.
Add to spinach, carrots, asparagus, sweet potatoes and yellow vegetables.
Sprinkle on hot chocolate, eggnog and milk shakes.
PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
MACE
AVAILABLE SIZE
0.90 ounces, UPC 5210000252
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
This product has no significant nutritional value per 1/4 tsp. serving.