Apple Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
This easy recipe uses crisp apples and sweet pears to make the most delicoius apple salsa with a unique flavor. Serve wtih homemade cinnamon chips for a light and healthy snack.
Servings 4 cups
Ingredients
For the salsa:
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples cored and diced
- 2 medium Barlett pears cored and diced
- 1 orange zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple jelly strawberry jam or orange marmalade also work
For the cinnamon sugar tortilla chips:
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 10 flour tortillas taco or fajita size
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
For the salsa:
- Mix together granny smith apples, pears, orange zest, and orange juice in a small bowl.3 medium Granny Smith apples, 2 medium Barlett pears, 1 orange, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Stir in the brown sugar and jelly (or jam).2 tablespoons apple jelly
- Cover the mixture and put in the fridge until ready to serve.
For the chips:
- Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.
- Prepare two large-rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon until blended.2 tablespoons brown sugar, ¼ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Brush each tortilla with water, and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture.10 flour tortillas, 1 to 2 tablespoons water
- Cut the tortillas into wedges to make tortilla chips, and place the wedges in a single layer on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes or until brown and crispy.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheets before serving.
Notes
Notes: Choose the flavor of jelly or jam based on your individual preference. The salsa is best served within 24 hours as the apples and pears will begin to discolor. The orange juice helps preserve the color for a short time. The chips will continue to crisp slightly as they cool. For crispier chips, use nonstick cooking spray instead of water and reduce the cooking time.
To make a savory apple salsa, omit the cinnamon and sugar. Add red onion, jalapeno pepper or bell peppers, and fresh cilantro instead. Savory apple salsa is delicious with pork chops or pork tenderloin.