This Apple Salsa is the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and crunchy. The slight kick from the cinnamon sugar chips is the perfect complement to the bright apple salsa. It's a great snack or appetizer that your whole family will love.
We love making this simple salsa recipe because it's packed full of vitamin C, and it tastes amazing. It's one of our favorite healthy recipes to make in the fall.
We've included the directions to make your own cinnamon chips in the recipe card they pair perfectly with this fresh fruit salsa recipe. So, make sure that you whip up a batch of them with your green apple salsa.
If you love apple recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Easy Apple Pie Pops recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Salsa Recipe
- It's the perfect recipe to make when you want to prep a delicious snack or appetizer ahead.
- And, it's always a crowd-pleaser at parties and potlucks.
- It's a great way to use apples if you go apple picking with your family.
- It's the perfect gluten and dairy free snack without a bunch of unnecessary preservatives and fake ingredients
Ingredients Needed
Get all the info in the recipe card for these simple ingredients.
- Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
- Barlett pears, cored and diced
- orange, zested and juiced
- brown sugar
- apple jelly, strawberry jam, or orange marmalade
For the cinnamon sugar gluten free tortilla chips:
- sugar
- ground cinnamon
- taco or fajita size gf flour tortillas (we typically use Mission gf ones because they're certified gluten free, but there are plenty of others to choose from)
- water
Helpful Tools
Plastic Wrap
How To Make This Apple Salsa
- Mix together the apples, pears, orange zest, and orange juice in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the jelly or jam and the brown sugar.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- To make the chips, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Then line two large-rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
- Brush each tortilla with a small amount of water and then sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar.
- Cut the tortillas into wedges using a pizza cutter and then place them on the baking sheets in a single layer.
- Bake the tortillas for 6 to 8 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet before enjoying them.
Storage
Store the apple salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
The chips will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Recipe Variations
Add a touch of heat: If you are using sweeter apples you may want to add a touch of heat by mixing in some diced jalapeno pepper.
Citrus Flavor: If you want to change up the citrus flavor you can use lime juice or lemon juice instead of the orange juice. Though I think the orange works best with tart apples.
Tips & Tricks
- if you are not a fan of tart apples, you can use sweet apples like Honeycrisp or pink lady.
- Try to slice your apples in even sized pieces so that you get the perfect bite size pieces in every bite.
- I love to serve this fresh apple sauce on top of cooked pork chops. Season them with your favorite seasonings, black pepper, and salt. And, then grill or bake them and top with this apple salsa when it's done.
FAQ
No, I don't recommend freezing this salsa, as the fresh fruit won't hold up well.
You will want to serve this salsa cold.
Yes, you can make this up to 4 hours ahead of time. We recommend allowing it to chill for at least one hour before serving.
Use whatever ones you prefer. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Orange Marmalade
- Mixed Berry Jam
- Rhubarb Jam
Other Apple Recipes
Apple Salsa
Ingredients
For the salsa:
- 2 to 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 tablespoons apple jelly strawberry jam, or orange marmalade
For the cinnamon sugar gf tortilla chips:
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 8 to 10 taco or fajita size gluten free tortillas suggestions in post
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Mix together the apples, pears, orange zest, and orange juice in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the jelly or jam and the brown sugar.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- To make the chips, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Then line two large-rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
- Brush each tortilla with a small amount of water and then sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar.
- Cut the tortillas into wedges using a pizza cutter and then place them on the baking sheets in a single layer.
- Bake the tortillas for 6 to 8 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet before enjoying them.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
These Nutritional Facts are ESTIMATED. Your actual nutritional info with this recipe may vary depending on the brands you choose. “Eating Gluten and Dairy Free” is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. The provided nutritional info above is based on a generic calculator, if you want more accurate info, use your nutritional calculator of choice where you can choose brands and get more info that way.
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