15-Minute Spicy Guyana Pepper Fruit Condiment
Vibrant Guyanese-style condiment combining diced tropical and stone fruits with hot Guyana peppers, fresh citrus juice, and aromatic cilantro. Chilled and marinated, this bright, spicy-sweet relish complements grilled meats and seafood. Keeps refrigerated for up to a week.
Ingredients
- 2 lime
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch scallion, diced
- 4 Guyana pepper, dicedhabanero1:1heat
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- 1 Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1 red apple, diced
- 1 pear, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 2 nectarine, diced
- 2 stalk celery, diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Juice the lemon and lime into a mixing bowl.
- 2
Dice the scallion, Guyana peppers, Granny Smith apple, red apple, red onion, pear, nectarines, and celery.
- 3
Add all diced ingredients to the bowl with citrus juice.
- 4
Season with salt and black pepper, then add minced garlic and fresh cilantro.
- 5
Mix well, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for about an hour to marinate before serving.
Tips
Marinate the full hour to allow flavors to meld and acidity to slightly soften the fruits.
Adjust heat level by reducing or increasing the number of Guyana peppers based on spice tolerance.
Good to Know
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Prepare up to 1 day ahead; marinate covered in refrigerator.
Serve cold as a condiment alongside grilled meats, seafood, or rice dishes.
Common Mistakes
Skip marinating to avoid muted flavors and firm fruit texture
Use unripe nectarines to avoid mushy, overly soft condiment
Substitutions
similar fruity heat and intensity
Caribbean pepper with comparable spice