The intensely aromatic cloves are by far the most prominent of the spices known as "flower spices." The aromatic and pungent dried flower bud used in both sweet and savoury cooking, Ground Cloves are an essential spice in the kitchen and is frequently found in Indian curries and chutneys. It is among a group of spices used to flavour sweets made with fall fruits such as apples, pears and quince and is an essential spice in gingerbread, ginger cookies and spice loaf.