Aleppo Pepper, Capsicum annuum, is a medium heat pepper. Aleppo Pepper is also called Aleppo chili flakes, Aleppo pepper flakes, or Aleppo chilli.

The Aleppo Phile is native to the region around the city of Aleppo in northern Syria. It did not originate in Aleppo, but once traders brought this pepper's ancestors over from the New World and across northern Africa, it quickly took root in the fields and the hearts of the Syrian people. The pepper fields of Syria have been destroyed in the ongoing tragedy of their decade-plus-long civil war, so most commercially available Aleppo Pepper available is currently grown in Turkey.

Our Aleppo Chile Peppers are grown from Aleppo pepper seeds, carried across the border, and transplanted in Turkey. Despite the supply chain difficulties, many chile aficionados consider Aleppo pepper to be a flavorful departure from standard chile flakes.

Aleppo chile flakes are popular with:

• Middle Eastern restaurants;
• brewpubs;
• sauce companies; and 
• gourmet market customers

We also carry Ground Aleppo Pepper and Honey Aleppo Pepper Seasoning.

Flavor Profile

Aleppo peppers have a fruity, raisin-like flavor with an undertone of earthy cumin and lemony top notes.

How to Use

Aleppo Pepper is at home in savory and sweet dishes.

Use Aleppo pepper in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dishes such as baba ghanoush, hummus, and kebabs; it also goes well with eggs, pasta, baked winter squash, or any tomato-based recipe.

Aleppo is an excellent chile pepper for the baker and partners extraordinarily well with cinnamon. Its acidity and heat balance perfectly with chocolate and sugar, so make it a star in brownies or hot chocolate, or toss it with cocoa, sugar, and some salt and black pepper for some amazing popcorn.

Aleppo Pepper pairs well with cinnamon, coriander, cumin, and oregano.