Apple Salsa With Cinnamon Chips Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing Apple Salsa paired with crispy, cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips! This easy recipe is perfect for a party appetizer, a light dessert, or a unique snack. The sweet and tangy salsa complements the warm spice of the chips beautifully. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 53 mins
Calories 252.3 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Apple Salsa With Cinnamon Chips

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Apple Salsa With Cinnamon Chips

  • Granny Smith Apples
  • Orange
  • Strawberry
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • Kiwi Fruits
  • Apple Jelly
  • Flour Tortillas
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

How to Make Apple Salsa With Cinnamon Chips

  1. **Make the Apple Salsa:** In a medium bowl, combine 2 medium diced apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), 1 cup sliced strawberries, and 1 cup diced kiwi.
  2. **Zest the Orange:** Grate the peel of 1 orange using a microplane or fine grater until you have 1 1/2 teaspoons of zest.
  3. **Juice the Orange:** Juice the same orange, yielding approximately 1/4 cup of juice.
  4. **Combine Salsa Ingredients:** Add the orange zest and juice to the fruit mixture.
  5. **Sweeten the Salsa:** Stir in 2 tablespoons of packed light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of your favorite fruit jelly (e.g., apricot or guava).
  6. **Chill the Salsa:** Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. **Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Chips:** Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  8. **Brush Tortillas:** Lightly brush 6 small corn or flour tortillas with water.
  9. **Combine Cinnamon Sugar:** In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
  10. **Coat Tortillas:** Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over both sides of the tortillas.
  11. **Cut Tortillas:** Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges.
  12. **Bake Chips:** Arrange the tortilla wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until lightly browned and crispy.
  13. **Cool and Serve:** Let the chips cool slightly before serving with the chilled apple salsa.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

3g

Carbs

17g