Finally, the ground mace used in recipes is at right. Growing Nutmeg trees are native to the East Indies but are now primarily grown in the West Indies. Over half of the world's supply is grown on the island of Granada encompassing some 27,000 acres. Uses Mace is removed from the outer shell of the nutmeg seed and put in the sun to dry. During drying, mace changes its' colour from crimson to the mustard-yellow.
Mace is lighter and more mild than nutmeg and is used in cakes, pies, preserves and cookies.
Mixed with other spices, Mace can be found in poultry seasoning, pie spices and meat spice blends.