How hot is the Hungarian Hot Apple?

The Hungarian Hot Apple measures 5,000–10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Hungarian Hot Apple

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, apple/blunt bell pods. Clocks in at 5,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. From Hungary. Credited to Hungary (traditional).

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NameHungarian Hot Apple

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-F-4-002RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)5,000 - 10,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormApple/blunt bell

RegionHungary

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Hungary

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, apple/blunt bell pods. Clocks in at 5,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. From Hungary. Credited to Hungary (traditional).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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