tuesday 12 february 2019

pink peppercorns

Foraging finds. 

Peruvian pink pepper tree (Schinus molle). These pink peppercorns or pepper berries are safe to eat.* Those from the Brazilian pink pepper tree (Schinus terebinthifolius) are generally considered not to be. The two trees have quite different looking leaves and the difference is easy to spot. 

I’m thinking they’d pair really well with a champagne or rose sponge and a lush vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream.

*Note: those with tree nut allergies should avoid these as they are from the same family are cashews etc. and aren’t actually related to black peppercorns at all.