We got our first (and only for this year) nutmeg and mace. The tree is about 3 years old. You don't harvest the nuts but wait for them to drop. It seemed to hang on the branch forever. In April we will harvest our first cinnamon.
Anyone know how to process mace?
Can you show the whole tree?
Mahalo, Dave
Hey that looks just like my kitchen counter LOL.
Congratulations on your first fruit. Here is what I found out.
http://www.theepicentre.com/Spices/mace.html
To process mace, simply dry it and store it in a jar till it is needed in a recipe. To retain it's best qualities, don't grind it till you are ready to use it.
Mace is great in soups and sauces, in souffles and on fish.
Markey - congratulations!!!!
How very interesting, I haven't seen a nut before - gosh you are going to be awash with spices in your kitchen!
Aloha and welcome!
