{"product_id":"mahleb-ground-also-spelled-mahlepi-mahaleb-or-mahleb-spice","title":"Mahleb, Ground (also spelled mahlepi, mahaleb, or mahleb spice)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eMahleb\u003c\/strong\u003e (also spelled \u003cem data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"107\"\u003emahlepi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"118\"\u003emahaleb\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"137\"\u003emahleb spice\u003c\/em\u003e) is a finely ground spice made from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"229\"\u003ekernels inside the pits of the St. Lucie cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"247\"\u003ePrunus mahaleb\u003c\/em\u003e), a wild cherry native to the Middle East and Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yqoo4z\" data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e🌿 Flavor \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eMahleb is one of those quietly complex spices:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7yjbid\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eCherry–almond hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wfe9ap\" data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eSlight \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"451\"\u003ebitter almond \/ marzipan\u003c\/strong\u003e note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tim65\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eHints of \u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"503\"\u003erose, vanilla, and warm spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mo7bfy\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eA faint \u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"547\"\u003efermented \/ wine-like depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eIt’s subtle but distinctive—more of a \u003cem data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"606\"\u003etop-note aromatic\u003c\/em\u003e than a dominant flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"sniw3v\" data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e🍞 Where You’ll Find It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eMahleb is especially tied to Eastern Mediterranean baking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b4k0td\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eGreek\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eTsoureki\u003c\/em\u003e (Easter bread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vro1xa\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eTurkish\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"789\"\u003ePoğaça\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eçörek\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vs5uqv\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eArmenian \/ Levantine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweet breads and cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eIt’s often paired with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q589t5\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eMastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d2pnh4\" data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eOrange blossom or rose water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xp6ubx\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eSesame, nigella, or anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"117drov\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e🧂 How to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1csah9b\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"999\"\u003esparingly\u003c\/strong\u003e — it’s potent and can turn bitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"153e1p9\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eTypical ratio:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7b5qrf\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e~¼–½ teaspoon per loaf or batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fk69un\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eBest when \u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003efreshly ground\u003c\/strong\u003e (flavor fades quickly once powdered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eApplications beyond tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ywrxs2\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eEnriched doughs (brioche, challah variants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qla1sw\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eShortbread or butter cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ymh6oh\" data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eCustards or pastry cream (tiny amounts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold by weight, per oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bucks","offers":[{"title":"Default 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