With somewhat of a cult following, this Pear & Pink Pepper Paste is perfectly paired with strong flavoured cheeses like blue or washed rind. Pink pepper provides a smokey spice rather than heat, offsetting the sweetness provided by Stanthorpe grown pears.

Smooth and mellow, this fruit paste combines ripe Australian pears with the floral spice of pink peppercorns. Crafted in small batches using rescued fruit, it’s a spoonable delight built for cheese boards, roast meats, or simply adding a sweet‑savoury twist to everyday dishes.

About the Producer

Ugly Duck Fine Foods is a Brisbane‑based artisan brand with a clear purpose: to rescue perfectly good fruit and vegetables that don’t meet cosmetic standards, and turn them into flavour‑rich, small‑batch condiments free from preservatives, artificial colours or flavours. Every jar tells a story of transformation and taste.

Culinary Uses

• Serve with soft cheeses (triple cream, camembert) or washed‑rind varieties

• Use as a glaze for pork or chicken

• Dollop onto roasted root veg or grain bowls

• Stir into yoghurt, ricotta or porridge

• Use in dressings or glazes for salads

Ingredients: Rescued Australian Pear (52%), Sugar, Pectin, Pink Pepper Berry (0.4%), Citric Acid

Why We Love It

• Made from rescued Australian pears—reducing waste at the farm gate

• Elegant pairing of sweet pear and floral pink peppercorn

• Artisan‑crafted in small batches for depth of flavour

• Clean label: no preservatives, no artificial additives

• Doubles as a sweet or savoury condiment

Storage

Store sealed in a cool, dry pantry. After opening, refrigerate and use within 3 – 4 weeks. If the paste thickens in colder temperatures, allow to soften at room temperature before serving.

FAQs

Is this product vegan and gluten‑free?

Yes, it contains no animal products and no gluten‑containing ingredients.

What is “pink pepper” and how spicy is it?

Pink pepperberry has a gentle, aromatic heat and floral quality—not like chilli heat. It adds nuance rather than burn.

Can I use it in sweet or savoury dishes?

Absolutely. Though fruit‑based, the spice and pear combination works beautifully in both savoury glazes and sweet applications.

What does “rescued fruit” mean?

It refers to fruit that would be rejected by retailers. The fruit is flavour‑perfect but may be odd‑shaped, blemished, or surplus. Ugly Duck gives it a new life instead of wasting it.