Apple Salsa

This apple salsa is perfect for fall or any time of year. It is sweet, tart, fruity, light, and refreshing. Served with crunchy cinnamon sugar pita chips, it is a delectable appetizer. You will want to come back for more!

Do you know what I think the world could use right now? Another apple recipe!! I hope you agree because I have a simple but super tasty one for you today.   

This is one of my favorite salsa recipes. I’m not sure if it should be called apple dip or salsa. Either way, I call it delicious! I have made many batches over the years. No matter the season or the occasion, it is always a hit. People are consistently surprised at how much they enjoy this fruity concoction.

At first glance, this salsa looks unassuming—just a bowl of finely chopped apples with some specks of color throughout. But when you scoop it onto cinnamon pita chips and pop it into your mouth, it becomes a refreshing flavor blast. It’s apple-ie, fruity, sweet, tart, cinnamony, light, refreshing, and crunchy. Once you start, it is hard to stop.

I like to serve this salsa with Stacy’s cinnamon sugar pita chips. (I am not compensated to promote this brand. I just love it.) The cinnamon sugar to pita chip ratio is spot on. If you want to make your own, feel free, but Stacy’s has my solid stamp of approval!!

Since it’s the tail end of apple picking season, apples are abundant in many homes. This is the perfect salsa to incorporate into your entertaining repertoire. It is an ideal alternative to the cheese-laden dips and appetizers (although there’s nothing wrong with them!) if you are looking for a dairy-free or lighter snacking option. 

You know what else? These make great little gifts for neighbors, friends, and coworkers! They are perfect for saying “thank you” or “thinking of you” or whatever the occasion.

For a cute presentation, all you need to do is place the Apple Salsa in a small clear mason jar with a decorative lid. Then, put the pita chips in clear party bags with a decorative bow, and there you go! The recipient is going to love it! (Keep this idea in mind for the upcoming Christmas holiday season! It’s really not too soon.)

An old, dear friend introduced me to this salsa many years ago after she had tried it. Rather than changing it, I use the original recipe with minor adjustments to the tartness and sweetness level to suit my taste.

Anyhoo, I would like to give proper credit to the original creator of this recipe. However, I have not been successful at finding the creator. When I do, or when one comes forward with valid proof, I will thank them for a superb salsa recipe and give them proper credit. Until then, this recipe will be credited to Unknown.

Have a wonderful week!!

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• If you can’t find apple jelly, it is available online. It’s a seasonal item that I shop for, so I stock up when I see it.
• Hand chop or use a small food processor to chop the ingredients quickly.
• Silicone spatulas for mixing and scraping. These are irrelevant to this recipe, but I love that they are heat-resistant up to 600° F.

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Apple Salsa

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Mixing Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizer Recipe Keys: Mixing V Vegetarian Low Carb

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 1 minuteTotal time: 11 minutesServings:6 Servings

Description

This apple salsa is perfect for fall or any time of year. It is sweet, tart, fruity, light, and refreshing. Served with crunchy cinnamon sugar pita chips, it is a delectable appetizer. You will want to come back for more!

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. apple jelly, microwave for 10-20 seconds
• 3 apples (use different varieties with different colors)
• 3 tbsp. finely diced carrots
• 3 tbsp. finely diced celery
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. raisins, craisins, or a combo of both

Instructions

1. Combine apples, carrots, and celery with the warm jelly. Microwave 10-20 seconds. Add lemon juice and raisins. Combine.  Serve with cinnamon sugar pita chips. 
2. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Notes

• The above is the original recipe. Depending on the size and type of apples used, you might need to adjust the amount of lemon juice and/or apple jelly to suit your taste. I usually use at least 4 tablespoons of each. 
• I prefer not to microwave the fruit with the jelly and skip this step.
• The recipe states the salsa is good for up to 2 weeks, refrigerated, but I prefer to eat mine within a few days.
• I use a food processor to dice the apples. Because of the small quantity of carrots and celery required, I prefer to dice them by hand.

Keywords:Apple Salsa, Apple Dip, Appetizer, Light and Healthy

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