What Is Cloves, ground and How Can I Use It?

Cloves, ground rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 264 recipes to cook with it.

What is cloves, ground?

Cloves can be used in cooking either whole or in a ground form, but as they are extremely strong, they are used sparingly.

Cloves are also an important incense material in Chinese and Japanese culture. And clove essence is commonly used in the production of many perfumes.

During Christmas, it is a tradition in some European countries to make pomanders from cloves and oranges to hang around the house. This spreads a nice scent throughout the house and acts as holiday decorations.

Western studies have supported the use of cloves and clove oil for dental pain. However, studies to determine its effectiveness for fever reduction, as a mosquito repellent and to prevent premature ejaculation have been inconclusive. Clove may reduce blood sugar levels.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tbsp (6g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 19Calories from Fat 10

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.2g 2%

Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 14mg 1%

Total Carbohydrate 3.7g 1%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 0.1

Protein 0.4g

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 4% • Iron 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Cloves, ground is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Cloves, ground is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does cloves, ground weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 tbsp	6 grams
1 teaspoon	2 grams

Spices and Herbs

Allspice 904 Allspice berries 37 Star anise 178 Aniseed 23 Bay leaves 2049 Caraway seeds 321 Cardamom pods 100 Cardamom seeds 317 Celery seeds 283 Chervil 65

In Chinese:	丁香，地
British (UK) term:
en français:	clou de girofle moulu
en español:	clavo de olor molido

Recipes using cloves, ground

There are 264 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Karen's Pumpkin Pie

Karen's pumpkin pie uses fresh roasted pumpkin, heavy cream, brown sugar, warm spices, and a splash of whiskey for the richest holiday pie. From-scratch Thanksgiving classic.

Mother's Pumpkin Pie

Classic homemade pumpkin pie with a from-scratch shortening crust and a custard filling spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove. Real evaporated milk and whole eggs, no shortcuts.

Jason's Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie deepened with brown sugar and a warming hit of mace, ginger, and clove. Evaporated milk gives the custard its silky, sliceable set, while a hot oven start locks in that classic glossy top.

Very Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin whoopie pies sandwich pillowy spiced pumpkin cookies around fluffy vanilla filling. A New England fall classic with cinnamon, ginger, and clove warmth in every bite.

Delicious Beer Soup with Cheese

Beer cheese soup with carrots, celery, and a warm spice blend of cumin, nutmeg, and cloves. Sour cream stirred in at the finish, melting cheese on top. Lighter and more aromatic than classic beer cheese.

Best Pecan Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Rich and delicious pecan chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with cinnamon and cloves to add more depth.

Gluten Free Butternut Squash Soup

Gluten-free butternut squash soup, naturally creamy and warmed with curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. A velvety, low-fat fall soup blended right in the pot.

Pfeffernusse (Pepper Balls)

German pfeffernusse: spiced honey cookies with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, mace, and a touch of black pepper, dipped in vanilla glaze. Traditional Christmas cookie recipe.

Squash Apple Walnut Bisque

Butternut squash bisque simmered with apples, walnuts, apple cider, and warm fall spices. A creamy autumn soup with optional cheddar and a touch of cream for richness.

Homemade Sour Fish Curry

This recipe is a very popular dish in Sri Lanka. I hope you’ll try this recipe.

Prize Pumpkin Pie

Prize pumpkin pie made with sweetened condensed milk for an extra-silky custard. Brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg pack the spice. The classic Thanksgiving slice, made richer.

Sausage & Lentil Soup

Sausage and lentil soup that's even better the next day. Browned sausage, vegetables, and herbs simmered into a hearty broth, with lentils added near the end so they stay tender, not mushy.

Creamy Cheesecake Pumpkin Pie

Cheesecake pumpkin pie layers a graham-pecan crust with a creamy pumpkin-cream cheese filling spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Hybrid Thanksgiving showstopper.

Apple Cider Pound Cake

Dense, buttery pound cake infused with apple cider and warming fall spices gets drizzled with a simmered buttermilk glaze. This autumn dessert feeds a crowd and slices beautifully for gatherings.

Apple Pumpkin Butter Crockpot

Make your own apple butter using your slow cooker.

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

Very moist, and very flavorful (love the spices!). My house smelled so good while this was baking!

Nutty Meatloaf

Nutty meatloaf packed with crunchy chopped nuts, ground beef, and warm coriander and clove, baked into a tender loaf and served with brown onion gravy. A spiced twist on the diner classic.

Spiced Pickled Pears

These sweet and slightly sour pickled pears are soft and melt in your mouth. Serve it with grilled meat, sausages or hot dogs. A delicious and refreshing side dish.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

If your recipe calls for Pumpkin Pie Spice and your pantry is well stocked with spices here's how to make it yourself using discrete spices. This recipe makes 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.

Maple Syrup Apple Bran Muffins

Maple syrup apple bran muffins with whole wheat pastry flour, sweet maple syrup, chopped green apples, and warm nutmeg and cloves. High-fiber breakfast muffins ready in 30 minutes.

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Very easy to make, I used 1/4 cup more pumpkin puree than recipe says, so I didn't add any extra water into the batter, also reduced the 1 tablespoon of oil, and these muffins came out great. Love the flavor from pumpkin and spices. Definitely a keeper recipe.

Baklava Rolls

Baklava rolls turn the classic Greek pastry into individual cigar-shaped pieces filled with cinnamon-spiced walnuts, dipped in honey-lemon syrup. Easier to portion, easier to serve, and the texture is impossibly crisp.

Classic Pumpkin Gingerbread

This recipe is awesome! The bread was nice and moist, not dry at all and absolutely delicious! I baked a loaf for our Church Sunday Potluck and everyone loved it, I had none left over and several asked for the recipe! Five Stars from my family, we loved it.