Black pepper and seasonal fruit: get ready for a seriously spicy summer

Black pepper is a spice that most of us associate with savory dishes. Who wouldn't imagine it on a proper piece of meat or with creamy pasta! But from us, you can already guess that quality pepper is also a great ingredient for sweet desserts or ice cream. And now we will show you that it perfectly harmonizes with sweet fruit, not just strawberries.

The more sour, the better

Black pepper perfectly harmonizes especially with fruit that has a pronounced acidity, such as pineapple, kiwi, or less ripe plums. Pepper can add a spicy undertone to the acidity, which slightly grounds and enhances the taste of sour fruit.

Perhaps most commonly, however, black pepper is associated with red fruit, especially strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The best way to enjoy this fruit with pepper is to prepare fruit parfaits, or simply sprinkle a little vanilla sugar on the fruit, add pepper, and serve. To soften the flavor, it is also never a bad idea to add a spoonful of cream or a bit of vanilla ice cream.

Imagination has no limits - grill, bake, and fry

With Kampot pepper and fruit, you can also create much more elaborate dishes. When you enjoy the last sunny rays of the year at the end of September surrounded by falling colorful leaves, try to brighten these moments with a plum cake with caramelized plums and a pinch of black pepper.

Very unusual combinations also include strawberries with balsamic vinegar, ideally creamy, and black pepper. Close strawberries with these ingredients and a little fresh cream between two cookies, and you have a great summer dessert that will surprise every guest.

And when you grill in the summer, try throwing a few peaches on the grill as well. Thanks to grilling, they become extra sweet. After taking them off the grill, lightly pepper them to create a flavor contrast and add a balsamic-lime dressing that adds fresh acidity to the sweet peaches.

And if it gets too hot by the grill, you can cool down with simple popsicles made from strawberry purée with pieces of black pepper. This summer will simply be perfectly peppery. :-)

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