Sweet pepper (7)
I believe the answer is:
paprika
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">sweet pepper</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for paprika that I've seen before include "Seasoning made from pepper" , "Powder made from dried red pepper" , "strong-tasting spice" , "Irk papa with mild red pepper" , "Orange-red spice" .)