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Festive Cranberry Apple Salsa – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Festive Cranberry Apple Salsa

Ditch the jarred stuff for this vibrant, jewel-toned cranberry apple salsa. It explodes with flavor from the tart pop of fresh cranberries, the crisp sweetness of Granny Smith apples, and a gentle, warming kick from jalapeños. The perfect festive appetizer for the holidays, but s
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 59
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces (340g / 12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries, finely chopped
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and finely chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup (150g / 5.3 oz) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml / 2.7 fl oz) apple juice
  • Tortilla chips, for serving
  • For a finer, more uniform texture, pulse the cranberries, apple, bell pepper, and onion in a food processor a few times before mixing. Be careful not to over-process into a paste.

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, apple, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and pickled jalapeños.
  2. Add the sugar and apple juice, then stir thoroughly until all are well-mixed and the sugar begins to dissolve.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow the flavors to meld together.
  4. Serve chilled with your favorite tortilla chips. The salsa will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  5. Don't skip the overnight refrigeration! This step is crucial for the cranberries to soften and for all the sweet, tart, and spicy flavors to fully develop and marry.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1g

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