This fresh apple salsa recipe is a delicious twist on the usual tomato salsa.
Made with diced fresh apples, peppers, and cilantro, this sweet and savory salsa can be served is perfect as an appetizer, side, or snack.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What makes apple salsa so good?
Apple salsa is an easy to make recipe that features the flavors and textures or fresh apples complimented by savory ingredients.
I like that this salsa can be served just as you would serve a tomato based salsa.
Have you tried my recipe for Vegan Apple Crisp Recipe?
That vegan apple crisp tastes like baked sweet and tart crunchy apples that are topped with a sweet streusel topping. Both this recipe for apple salsa and that recipe for apple crisp are great tasting vegan recipes that are made with apples.
Apple salsa can be stored in a canning jar for home use or to be shared with others. You can find a selection of canning jars here.
Why you will love this easy apple recipe.
Apple salsa is a crisp and refreshing idea that is made with fresh ingredients. This is a fresh take on the usual salsa that brings a sweet or tarte crunchy goodness complemented by savory flavors.
Here is what else you will like about this recipe.
- It takes less that 15 minutes to make this recipe.
- The ingredients used in making this salsa are basic and inexpensive ingredients that you may already have on hand.
- Personalizing this recipe is as easy as using a tarte and or sweet apple or adding fall spices.
- This salsa can be served with chips, like a regular salsa, or as an appetizer, side, dessert, or topping on your favorite salad.
Ingredients you will need to make homemade salsa with apples.
- Apples. Your apples should be diced into small pieces.
- Red Bell Pepper. Seeds removed and chopped fine.
- Red Onion. Also finely diced.
- Jalapeño Seeds removed and diced. The amount used can be altered to your likings.
- Cilantro. Use fresh cilantro that has been diced.
- Lime Juice. Adds a citrus flavor while helping to preserve the apples.
- Optional Add-ins. Fall spices, honey or maple syrup, or chopped nuts.
Expert Tip 👉 Feel free to use optional add-ins to shape your apple salsa to your needs. A teaspoon or two of honey or maple syrup can make this into a tasty dessert for example.
How to make apple salsa.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Servings: 3 cups or 6 servings .
How to Serve: Serve with chips as a traditional salsa, as an appetizer or side, or use this salsa to complement another dish such as a salad.
Notes: This salsa is made in a large bowl and tossed with two large spoons.
- Prepare. Start by preparing your ingredients as indicated. This include dicing your bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño pepper.
- Apples. Place your diced apples into a large bowl and then add the diced bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño to the bowl.
- Toss. Use two large spoons or similar items to gently toss the ingredients. Then add the in cilantro, lime juice, salt, and optional ingredients such as maple syrup or honey and toss again until the ingredients are combined.
- Meld. Cover or transfer the salsa to a jar and refrigerate for at least 15 minutesfor the ingredients and flavors to meld.
- Serve. Taste the salsa and make adjustments as needed. You can add salt, fall spices, or other ingredients as desired to taste. Then serve your salsa as desired.
Tips for making the best apple salsa.
Using the firm, fresh, and flavorful apples is the key to making the best apple salsa. Apples that could work well in this recipe include granny smith, honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji are good choice.
More helpful tips for you.
- You can peel the apples or leave the skin on in this recipe. If you leave the skin on your apples you should wash and dry the apples first.
- Dice the ingredients into uniform similar small sized pieces. This will make it easier to toss and serve the salsa.
- The lime juice is used in this recipe to both flavor the salsa and to help prevent the apples from browning. You can toss the apples in the lime juice before adding them to the bowl to help them keep their color if needed.
How to store homemade apple salsa.
Apple salsa should be stored in an airtight container such as a jar. When properly stored and refrigerated, apple salsa should keep for up to five days when refrigerated. The key to keep your apple salsa looking fresh is to limit the time that it is exposed to air.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Apples. --Diced into small pieces.
- 1 Red Bell Pepper. --Seeds removed and chopped fine.
- 1 Red Onion. -- Also finely diced.
- 1 Jalapeño --Seeds removed and diced.
- 2 tbsp Cilantro. -- Use fresh cilantro that has been diced.
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice.
- Optional Add-ins. Fall spices honey or maple syrup, or chopped nuts.
Instructions
- Prepare. Start by preparing your ingredients as indicated. This include dicing your bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño pepper.
- Apples. Place your diced apples into a large bowl and then add the diced bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño to the bowl.
- Toss. Use two large spoons or similar items to gently toss the ingredients. Then add the in cilantro, lime juice, salt, and optional ingredients such as maple syrup or honey and toss again until the ingredients are combined.
- Meld. Cover or transfer the salsa to a jar and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes for the ingredients and flavors to meld.
- Serve. Taste the salsa and make adjustments as needed. You can add salt, fall spices, or other ingredients as desired to taste. Then serve your salsa as desired.
Recipe Notes
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