About Apple Pepper
Apple Pepper is round pepper resembling small apple. Rating 0-500 SHU makes it sweet with minimal heat. The unique round shape makes them perfect for stuffing. Excellent pickled whole where shape is showcased. Sweet fruity flavor lives up to name. Thick walls hold up well to stuffing. Very productive compact plants. Popular in European cuisine. Can be used fresh, pickled, or stuffed. The novelty shape makes them popular at markets.
Flavor profile
Sweet, fruity, minimal heat
In the kitchen
Stuffing, pickling, fresh use
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-80 days
- Plant height
- 18-24 inches
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