Sugar Drop Lemon Pepper
An artisanal hybrid combining lush stone-fruit sweetness with a vibrant lemon zest tang. This radiant yellow pepper brings mouthwatering tropical brightness and a clean, snappy heat to salsas, seafood, and sauces.
Pepper Specie: Capsicum baccatum
Sugar Drop Lemon Heat Level, Flavor & Appearance
Whether you’re growing in the garden or cooking in the kitchen, here is what to expect from the Sugar Drop Lemon in terms of heat intensity, flavor, and pod traits.
Heat Level
Medium Peppers
15,000 – 35,000 SHU
5 times hotter than a jalapeño
Tasting Notes
Flavor
Aroma
Burst of sweet stone fruit, fresh lemon zest, and crisp tropical fruit notes.
Color and Appearance
Slender, slightly wrinkled, elongated pods with a gently tapered tip. They transition from light lime-green to a vibrant, luminous lemon yellow when fully ripe.
Pepper Pod Size
2 to 2.5 inches
Commonly Used In
Fresh ceviches, fruit salsas (mango/pineapple), bright fermented hot sauces, citrus marinades for seafood and poultry, hot pepper jellies, and dehydrated golden seasoning powders.
