Practical ingredient guide
Juniper berries
Dried culinary juniper berries with a resinous citrus aroma, used in small amounts.
Herbs and spices
All year round
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What it offers and why to use it
Dried culinary juniper berries with a resinous citrus aroma, used in small amounts. Lightly crush to infuse compotes or sauces and remove before serving.
Flavour profile
Dried culinary juniper berries with a resinous citrus aroma, used in small amounts.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Buy food-grade juniper identified as Juniperus communis.
Store
Keep tightly closed in a cool dry dark place.
Prepare
Lightly crush to infuse compotes or sauces and remove before serving.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Lightly crush to infuse compotes or sauces and remove before serving.
How to substitute it
When substituting this ingredient, review the recipe sweetness, texture and liquid amount.
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