Carolina Reaper Caramel is an eye-catching superhot for collectors who want something a little different from the familiar red Reaper. Its caramel-toned fruits add an unusual colour to a chilli collection. Like other Reaper-type chillies, this variety is grown for its extreme heat and fruity character. Use it in tiny amounts in hot sauces, chilli pastes and experimental blends. The heat can be intense, so add a little at a time rather than judging it by appearance. Colour selections can vary between seed lines, and the name alone does not guarantee that every plant will produce identical fruits. Growing conditions can also affect the final colour and shape.
Start seeds in a warm propagator and give plants plenty of light. They need a long growing season, so a greenhouse or sheltered sunny position is useful in the UK. Wear gloves when handling the ripe fruits and take care when preparing them.
Quick facts
- Species: Capsicum chinense type
- Origin: Reaper-type selection; exact lineage of the caramel-coloured form is not consistently documented
- Flavour: Fruity, with extreme heat
- Fruit: Reaper-style pods with caramel or brownish tones
- Growing habit: Warmth-loving plant suited to greenhouse growing
- Heat: Use 1,000,000–1,500,000 SHU as a broad Reaper-type estimate, not a verified figure for every line
- Heat rating: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥+
Looking for more superhot chillies?
Explore Carolina Reaper Red, Carolina Reaper Yellow, Big Mustard Mama and Nazgul’s Breakfast for more unusual superhot varieties.
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