Cloves are the dried, unopened flew buds of an evergreen tree native to the fabled Spice Islands. A of Ground Cloves adds spicy cookies, applesauce, fruit muffins, and spice cakes. It's also a secret ingredient in it and cocktail sauces. Blend ground cloves with maple syrup and drizzle over cocked sweet potatoes and winter squash. www.spiceislands.com.