Bring the flavors of the Eastern woodlands to your kitchen with our Wild-Harvested Spicebush Berries. Hand-gathered at peak ripeness, these aromatic berries offer a warm, citrusy-spice flavor with hints of allspice and pepper. Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples and early settlers, spicebush berries are a true native treasure.
Grind them fresh to season meats, stews, baked goods, or tea blends — a little goes a long way to add wild, vibrant depth to your dishes.

Ingredients: 100% Wild-Harvested Spicebush Berries (Lindera benzoin). Net weight 2 oz.

Serving Ideas for Wild-Harvested Spicebush Berries:

• Freshly Ground Seasoning:
  Grind dried spicebush berries with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder and sprinkle over roasted meats, root vegetables, or hearty grain dishes for a citrusy, peppery kick.

• Wild Tea Blend:
  Simmer a few whole berries in hot water with honey and a cinnamon stick for a soothing, warming tea that’s perfect for chilly days. Or make a spicebush latte by simmering 1 teaspoon ground spicebush in 12 oz of milk and sweeten with maple sy

• Baking Magic:
  Add ground spicebush berries to spice cakes, gingerbread, or homemade granola — use it like you would nutmeg or allspice for a unique wild twist. Spicebush pairs well with apples for classic fall flavors with a wild twist.

• Spice Rub for Meat or Fish:
  Blend ground spicebush with sea salt, black pepper, and a touch of smoked paprika to make a flavorful rub for grilled or roasted meats and fish. Our favorite use is to add a couple of tablespoons of ground spicebush to a teriyaki jerky marinade with garlic, soy, chili, and brown sugar.

• Infused Syrup:
  Steep a handful of berries in simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) for a fragrant syrup to drizzle over pancakes, ice cream, or to mix into cocktails.

Spicebush Maple Chili Roasted Nuts

Whether you're looking for a nourishing trail snack, a festive party bowl filler, or a unique gift from your kitchen, these roasted nuts hit all the right notes. The subtle zing of freshly ground spicebush berries blends beautifully with maple syrup and chili flakes, creating a caramelized, spicy-sweet crust that's impossible to resist.

Ingredients

• 4 cups nuts or seeds of choice
  (Try almonds, pecans, walnuts, pepitas, sunflower seeds, or a mix!)

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon freshly ground spicebush berries

• 1/2–1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to your heat preference)

• Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Optional: Other herbs such as rosemary, or even garlic and onion powder pair well with this recipe. Or, omit chili flakes and pepper and add garam masala powder for a less savory version.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, maple syrup, spicebush berries, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.

3. Add the nuts or seeds to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.

4. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

5. Roast for 20–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the nuts are golden brown and aromatic. Watch closely during the last 5 minutes to avoid burning. Some nuts roast quicker than others, you may only need 20 minutes if you used exclusively pumpkin seeds, but need 30 minutes if you used larger nuts like almonds or cashews.

6. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. The maple glaze will harden as the nuts cool, forming a delightfully crunchy coating.