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SpicesGround dried berries of the Pimenta dioica tree. Not a blend — its name comes from tasting like a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
Properties
Density Index
0.46 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
110g
Texture
Dry
Category
Spice
Top Substitute
Cinnamon + Cloves + Nutmeg
Use Equal parts to total amount of allspice
Builds the profile from components. Surprisingly accurate.
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Conversion
Allspice (ground) cups to grams
1 cup = 110g
Conversion
Allspice (ground) grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Allspice (ground) tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
Cinnamon + Cloves + Nutmeg
Use Equal parts to total amount of allspice for the closest starting point.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 28.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 36.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 55.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 110 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 165 grams |
| 2 cups | 220 grams |
| 3 cups | 330 grams |
| 4 cups | 440 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.46 g/ml
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Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Allspice (ground) equals 109 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Recommended Tools & Pantry Picks for Allspice (ground)
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Substitutions for Allspice (ground)
Cinnamon + Cloves + Nutmeg
excellentEqual parts to total amount of allspice
Builds the profile from components. Surprisingly accurate.
Builds the profile from components. Surprisingly accurate.
Cloves
moderateUse 1/2 tsp cloves per 1 tsp allspice
Captures the strongest note but misses the cinnamon and nutmeg warmth.
Captures the strongest note but misses the cinnamon and nutmeg warmth.
Storage Tips
Airtight container, cool dark place. Ground 6-12 months; whole berries 3+ years.
Baking Science
Contains eugenol (like cloves) plus methyl eugenol and cineole. The single-spice complexity is what makes it useful in jerk seasoning, mulled wine, and Caribbean baking.
Recipe Context
For spice cakes: over-measuring can create bitterness quickly.
For cookies: spice potency changes by brand and age.
For blends: weight helps maintain repeatable flavor profile.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup allspice (ground) = 110g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 99g-121g per cup (10% band).
Why this happens: particle size and settling vary across brands and freshness windows.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of allspice (ground)?
1 cup of allspice (ground) weighs 110 grams.
What can I substitute for allspice (ground)?
Cinnamon + Cloves + Nutmeg (Equal parts to total amount of allspice), Cloves (Use 1/2 tsp cloves per 1 tsp allspice)