Spice Up Your Summer with These Fruit-Based Hot Sauce Recipes

If you can’t handle the heat, stay out of the kitchen. Or at least when it comes to making hot sauce. Not all of us are fans of foods that are supremely spicy, to which we ask a resounding “what kind of person are you?” (Just kidding, maybe). For those who can handle a little spice, but only when paired with something sweet, meet your new favorite condiment: fruit-based hot sauce. They are not only easy to make, but also take full advantage of the beautiful produce that summer has to offer.

From pineapple and peach to mango and strawberry, we’ve gathered some of our favorite flavors to liven up your lackluster dishes. Scroll down to check them out.

Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce

Chili Pepper Madness

You may not be taking that weekend getaway to the Bahamas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the versatility of pineapple. Make this sauce while it’s seasonal and throw yourself an island-themed BBQ. Get the recipe.

Caribbean Jerk Peach Hot Sauce

Chili Pepper Madness

We love ourselves a jerked chicken, but we’re simply obsessed with sweeter varieties, all thanks to the simple addition of peach. And that’s just peachy. Get the recipe.

Watermelon Habanero Hot Sauce

Raley’s

Watermelon’s sweet meets habanero peppers’ heat, and cider vinegar bridges the gap between them. Get the recipe.

Passion Fruit Hot Sauce

Curried Cantaloupe

Our passion for passion fruit knows no bounds, which is why we had to mix it with thai chilies and immediately bottle it up. Shake this over some pad thai for a much-welcomed kick. Get the recipe.

Strawberry Bourbon Habanero Hot Sauce

Fork, Knife, and Love

Despite the presence of strawberries, this one certainly packs a punch. Fiery habaneros paired with a strong bourbon? Just call us an Uber now. We’ll want to head straight home after dinner. Get the recipe.

Peach Hot Sauce

Primally Inspired

You don’t have to head down to Georgia for a dash of this sweet heat. In fact, we wouldn’t be surprised if any Southern lady carries a bottle of this in her purse. It’s just that good. Get the recipe.

Mango Habañero Hot Sauce

Food for My Family

Mango and habanero have been a match made in heaven for centuries. Now you get to oversee their nuptials within the comforts of your own kitchen. Get the recipe.

Cherry Bomb Hot Sauce

Chowhound

There’s no better time to bring back “the bomb.com” when describing something. In this case, it’s cherry bomb hot sauce that incorporates refreshing (and healthy!) cherry juice. Get the recipe.

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Your Summer Watermelon Belongs On the Grill

If you haven’t been enjoying summer’s greatest gift to fresh produce (watermelon, obviously), then what are you waiting for? Get to the grocery store immediately, buy yourself a big melon, and get slicing. Better yet, toss a few of those triangles on a hot grill for a caramelized treat that rivals most candy.

Grilled watermelon may not be anything novel, but with veggies, meat, and corn-on-the-cob in the mix, we forget there is a world of possibilities with charred fruits. Chop grilled watermelon into a salad, mix it with something savory, or eat it straight from the rind. No matter what you do, you’re certainly in for one of the best summertime treats. (You’ll need to act quickly, though. We can already begin to smell the pumpkin spice.)

Cilantro-Lime Grilled Watermelon

The Stay at Home Chef

The addition of cilantro and lime make watermelon an even more summer-y side dish. Get the recipe.

Hot-Sweet Grilled Watermelon

It’s sweet, spice, and everything nice when it comes to this perfectly balanced recipe of sugary watermelon, lemon, and chile powder heat. Bet you can’t just nosh on one. Get the recipe.

Grilled Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad

Chowhound

Nearly every grilled watermelon recipe on the web is paired with salty feta (because #obviously), but this mint-heavy option is both refreshing and beautiful. The red and green will gave you thinking it’s Christmas, but treats like this are exclusive to the warmer months. Get the recipe.

Grilled Watermelon Pizza with Honey and Lime

Hey, Grill, Hey

Ditch the Digiorno’s for a pie that isn’t necessarily filling, but a hell of a lot more hydrating. And don’t skimp on the queso fresco—it tastes equally as delicious with some crunchy grill marks. Get the recipe.

Grilled Watermelon and Avocado Salad

Abbey’s Kitchen

We all know that avocado makes anything taste better, so it’s no surprise that watermelon with avocado and red onion is a flavor and texture trifecta. Serve this on summer taco night and apologize to guacamole in advance. Get the recipe.

Grilled Watermelon Salad with Steak and Tomatoes

Woman’s Day

Since you’re going to be grilling the steak anyway, why not just chop them both up and serve together? Throw in some seasonal cherry tomatoes for a dish as beautiful as it is mouthwatering. Get the recipe.

Grilled Watermelon and Donut Peach Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Brooklyn Supper

Combining watermelon with an ever sweeter fruit can really enhance a summer side, especially if it’s all bound together with grated parmesan. Get the recipe

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12 Fresh & Easy Weeknight Pasta Recipes for Summer

Pasta has so much going for it: it’s inexpensive, it’s easy to cook, and it’s a blank canvas for the continuous parade of fresh veggies that appear from May through September.

I’m pretty certain I make pasta more in the summer than in the winter — and if that’s not the case, I’m definitely more creative and less inclined toward red sauces in the summertime!

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