Clove or clove flower is the bud of a tropical plant, which is collected before it fully opens and then ground until it reaches the form you know. Its aroma and flavor are intense, so it should be used in moderation.

• Create unique sweets and baked goods flavored with clove, cakes, cookies, melomakarona, brioche, and tarts.
• Ideal for compotes and syrups.
• In cooking, it complements strong tomato or wine sauces, in pot roasts, stews, and roasted fish.
• Leaves a rich flavor in pickles.