McCormick Culinary Ground Cloves, 16 oz - Pure Ground Cloves for Desserts & Savory Dishes

Elevate every dish with McCormick Culinary Ground Cloves

McCormick Culinary Ground Cloves bring a bold, distinctive aroma to both sweet treats and savory plates. In a single 16-ounce container you have a ready-to-use powder ground from hand-selected whole cloves that have been dried and milled to a fine texture. This careful processing helps deliver a pure, consistent flavor that can blend into batters, sauces, and braises without overpowering other ingredients. The result is a spice that lends warmth and depth with a sweet-bitter edge, ideal for gingerbread, cakes, cookies, stews, and glaze finishes. While the flavor profile is robust, you can tailor the amount to fit your menu and customer preferences.

This product is crafted for culinary professionals. The fine powder blends smoothly and measures consistently, supporting reliable results in high-volume prep. Kosher certification and the absence of added MSG provide flexibility for menu planning, making it a dependable staple in professional kitchens.

Key benefits at a glance

• Sweet and pungent flavor that enhances desserts and savory dishes
• Fine powder for pure, consistent flavor in batters and sauces
• Kosher and MSG-free for flexible menu planning
• 16-ounce container ideal for back-of-house use and bulk prep
• Crafted for chefs to inspire new menu ideas

Versatile uses across menu categories

Use in bakery batters, fillings, and frostings to add warmth; or fold into stews, sauces, and glazes to deepen flavor and aroma. This spice also pairs well with roasted proteins and vegetables, delivering a well-rounded finish that customers remember.

• Baking and confections: cakes, cookies, gingerbread
• Savory dishes: stews, sauces, glazed ham, pot roast
• Beverages and seasonal treats: pumpkin spice lattes, mulled cider

Usage tips and storage

Add during dough mixing for baked goods, or simmer in sauces and braises for aroma and depth. Start with small amounts and adjust to taste. Store in a cool, dry place with the lid tightly closed to preserve aroma.