Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper is a spicy fruit that is commonly used to flavor foods! It can be dried and ground to be used as a spice, or eaten fresh! Watch out, these peppers can be hot! To enjoy the pepper with a little less spice, you can remove the seeds before serving.

Cayenne can also be used as an herbal supplement. It has been known to help digestion, including heal upset stomach, slow intestinal gas, stop stomach pain, stop diarrhea and can also be used as a natural remedy for cramps.

Whether you use this pepper in your stews, or as a fresh and spicy topping, you are sure to enjoy the heat! Here is a recipe for a simple, yet flavorful cayenne pepper hot sauce. Click here to download this infographic.