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a spice made from the seed of an evergreen tree
I added fresh nutmeg to the eggnog.
macespice
cinnamon / ˈsɪnəmən /nounA spice made from the dried inner bark of certain trees
Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the apple mixture.
spicenutmegallspice
teaspoon / ˈtiːˌspuːn /nounA unit of volume, equivalent to 1/6 of a fluid ounce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
tablespooncuppinch
mixture / ˈmɪkst͡ʃər /nounA substance made by mixing other substances together
Stir until the apples are coated in the sugar mixture.
blendconcoctionfusion
To cover a surface with a layer of something
The apples are coated.
coverglazefrost
to preheat / tuː ˌpriːˈhiːt /verbTo heat an oven to a specific temperature before cooking
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
bakecookroast
To mix ingredients together
In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
mixblendincorporate
A pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning butterfat, obtained from milk or cream
2 tablespoons butter
dairymargarine
A white crystalline solid that is used to flavor or preserve food
Add a pinch of salt.
sodium chlorideseasoningflavoring
ingredients / ɪnˈɡriːdiənts /nounComponents of a mixture or compound
The recipe lists the ingredients for the cake.
componentselementsconstituents
The baked dough shell of a pie, typically made of flour, fat, and water
She filled the crust with apple slices.
pastrydoughpie
The liquid obtained from squeezing or pressing fruit or vegetables
Add the lemon juice to the mixture.
pulpzest