| The Peppadew or sweet piquanté pepper | | | | The Peppadew looks like and is about the same |
| is grown in South Africa but it is thought to have | | | | size as a cherry tomato. They are available in |
| originated in Central America. Its lineage can be | | | | both hot and mild forms. How the same fruit can |
| traced back to the Habenero pepper but how it | | | | exhibit the differences in heat also remains a |
| got transported to South Africa and how it | | | | mystery. The mild version has mild heat and a |
| morphed into to its present day form remains a | | | | sweet after taste. This unique taste is a bit |
| bit of a mystery. None of that really matters now | | | | incongruous at first but after several samplings |
| because the Peppadew has arrived in America | | | | the mild heat and the sweetness blend into a |
| and is getting easier to find. | | | | pleasant tasting crisp fruit. The hot version has |
| Peppadews are picked and pitted and then | | | | the same sweet after taste but exhibits much |
| subjected to pickling brine that is made from | | | | more heat but it is equally enjoyable as the mild |
| sugar, vinegar, salt, and spices, as well as a lot of | | | | version. This "fruit" is very versatile and can be |
| ascorbic acid (Vitamin C- one 30gm/one oz. | | | | used in a variety of recipes and salads. They are |
| serving has the RDA) and calcium chloride (an | | | | pitted so stuffing them with various items is very |
| ingredient used to artificially make pickled products | | | | easy. Try them stuffed with feta cheese! |
| crisp) which is why they are so crisp. | | | | |