Belonging to the same plant family that lays claim to ginger and turmeric, cardamom is a less well-known, yet just as versatile spice that lends pungent, peppery warmth, complex floral notes, and zesty hints of citrus to everything from baked goods to sauces to meatloaf. It’s an especially prominent player in traditional Scandinavian pastries (which are currently experiencing a moment in the spotlight), and happens to play a starring role in our very own Trader Joe’s Brown Sugar Cardamom Buns. These limited-edition Sweet Rolled Danish Pastries are made in Denmark, where our supplier hand-forms the eggy dough into elegant knots, and incorporates plenty of Cardamom and Brown Sugar in the process. Once baked, the resulting pastry isn’t overly sweet, allowing the heady spice notes to take center stage in each tender bite. Cozy up with a Bun and a cup of rich, dark roast coffee as an antidote to chilly winter weather— they can be enjoyed right out of the package, or heated for a few minutes in the oven. Perhaps best of all, you can find packages of two, generously-sized Brown Sugar Cardamom Buns on the bakery shelves at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s, for less than the price of one similar pastry elsewhere—if one can even be found!