The Sweet + Spicy Fall Flavor Combo You Need to Try

Fall food is all about big flavors.

Think roasted vegetables, grilled meats, warm biscuits, sharp cheeses, hearty dinners and all those cozy foods you start craving as soon as the weather cools down.

But there's one combination that can make all of them even better: sweet + spicy.

That's where datil pepper comes in.

Datil peppers have a unique flavor that brings heat without being just heat. When paired with something sweet, creamy or savory, the result is the kind of flavor that keeps you going back for another bite.

Start With Datil Pepper Jelly

One of the easiest ways to try the sweet-and-spicy combination is with Minorcan Mike’s Datil Pepper Jelly.

Put it on a charcuterie board with brie and crackers. Spread it over cream cheese for an easy appetizer. Add it to a turkey or ham sandwich. Or use it as a glaze for chicken or pork.

The possibilities are pretty much endless.

Add Some Heat to Your Fall Favorites

Grilled burgers: Top with cheese, bacon and Datil Pepper Jelly.

Roasted sweet potatoes: Add a little datil pepper sauce for a sweet-and-spicy finish.

Biscuits: Swap out the usual jam for Datil Pepper Jelly.

Brie: Bake it and top it with Datil Pepper Jelly for an easy party appetizer.

Chicken: Brush on Datil Pepper Jelly toward the end of cooking for a sticky glaze.

Chili: Add a little Datil Pepper Sauce for another layer of flavor.

The Best Part?

You don't have to completely reinvent your favorite recipes.

Just add a little datil pepper.

That's what makes it such a fun ingredient for fall. It works with the foods you're already making and gives them a distinctly St. Augustine twist.

Sweet. Spicy. Local. And perfect for fall.