Fresh Manzano Peppers (Apple Chile) – Fruity & Hot

Fresh Manzano Peppers with Fruity Flavor and a Crisp Bite

Give your next salsa or sauce a lively balance of fruitiness and heat with fresh Manzano peppers, also known as apple chiles. These round to oval peppers have thick, crisp flesh, juicy texture, and distinctive dark seeds. Their citrus-forward flavor brings more than heat to the table.

Dice them into a fresh salsa for taco night, roast them for a richly flavored sauce, or fill them with your favorite stuffing. Their substantial flesh makes them a versatile choice for both fresh preparations and cooked dishes.

Flavor, Texture & Heat

• Flavor: Fruity and citrus-like, followed by noticeable chile heat.
• Texture: Thick, crisp, juicy flesh.
• Appearance: Round to oval pods with distinctive dark seeds.
• Heat: Commonly reported around 10,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units. Individual peppers can vary; this range is not a heat guarantee for each pod.

Choose Your Package Size

• 1/4 lb
• 1 lb box
• 4 lb box

Select the available size that suits your recipe or cooking plans. This listing is for fresh pepper pods for culinary use, not seeds or live plants.

Ways to Use Manzano Peppers

• Chop into fresh salsa or blend into hot sauce.
• Roast or grill to build flavor in sauces and side dishes.
• Stuff the thick-fleshed pods with your favorite filling.
• Pickle for a spicy accompaniment to meals.
• Add to soups, stews, tacos, sandwiches, or Peruvian-inspired sauces.

Storage & Safe Handling

Refrigerate whole, unwashed peppers in a breathable bag or container, and rinse just before use. Wear gloves when cutting if you are sensitive to chile oils, and avoid touching your eyes or face while handling peppers.

Fresh produce naturally varies in color, size, shape, and heat level.