Spices · Ground

Mahlab

Also called mahleb, mahlepi

Ground kernels of St Lucie cherry stones with a bitter-almond, cherry-like aroma; baked into Greek tsoureki, Turkish çörek and ma'amoul.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodAlmond extract

    Just the bitter-almond note, no cherry-pit perfume; a few drops. (use 0.25× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchGround almonds

    Nutty but none of the perfume; add a drop of almond extract.

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