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Cinnamon
10.01 tsp : 1 tsp
Similar warm sweetness, most common substitute
10.0
cloves substitutes
12 substitutes · avg score 10.0 · Intensely aromatic, warm-sweet spice from the dried flower buds of a tropical tree. Used in both sweet (gingerbread, mulled wine) and savory (Indian curries, biryani, baked ham) preparations.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Nutmeg
10.01 tsp : 1 tsp
Warm and slightly sweet, works in baking
10.0
03
Cardamom
10.01 tsp : 1 tsp
Floral warmth, great in rice and baking
10.0
04
Ginger
10.03/4 tsp : 1 tsp
Warm and spicy, ground works best
10.0
05
Star Anise
10.01/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Licorice note, use half, remove before serving
10.0
06
Bay Leaves
10.01 tsp : 1/4 tsp
Dried leaf for long simmering; adds herbal depth but lacks cloves' sharp warmth, use 2 leaves per clove
10.0