Pink Peppercorns (100g)

From the Pepper Tree, naturalised locally for shade in the Karoo

A sweet, fiery spice from Bushmanland

Pink pepper trees grow easily in arid conditions. They can be found on the streets and in backyards of many Karoo towns.

Cooking inspiration:

These lovely looking corns can be used to elevate both sweet and savoury dishes.

Sweet:
Dark chocolate brownies spiced with cardamom, cinnamon & cloves;
Add to vanilla shortbread.
Add to stewed cherry or peach panna cotta

Savoury:
Spiced lamb ribs;
Include in your pickling recipes;
Use in a gorgonzola & cream sauce for your beef;
Mix with black and green peppercorns to create your own rainbow mix.

Seasonality:

The trees bear fruit from January to March, depending on rain