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Homemade Apple Salsa

Apple salsa is a savory way to use up fall's best fruit. This dip is delicious served any way you'd serve traditional salsa or even jarred and packaged for a pretty homemade holiday gift.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Appetizer, Dip, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 4 pints
Calories: 452kcal

Equipment

  • cheese cloth food grade
  • cooking twine bakers grade

Ingredients

  • 6 cups roma tomatoes chopped (about 3 lbs whole tomatoes)
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
  • 2 cups green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers seeded & finely minced
  • 6 cups peeled & chopped apples roughly 5-6 LARGE apples
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pickling spices
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  • Cut your cheese cloth to create a square, roughly 4x4". Add the pickling spices to the center. Pull the corners up to close, and tie tightly to secure with a bit of cooking twine.
  • Add all of the ingredients, including the pickling spice packet, to a large stock pot. Give a quick, gentle stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat so that the mixture can gently simmer for 1 1/2- 2 hours- until cooked down and everything's tender. Stir occasionally.
  • Pick out and discard the pickling spice satchet.
  • Using an immersion blender, quickly give the salsa a whirl or two. You can leave it chunky, or continue blending for a smoother consistency.
  • You can let the salsa cool slightly, and serve warm, or cool completely and then chill before serving.

Notes

  • Want this spicier? You can add a habanero pepper for heat.
  • Don't mash or blend the salsa for a Mexican style chutney.
  • While I'm not a fan, my husband insists on adding a small amount of cilantro when it's his turn to make this- adds a burst of flavor every now and then.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 1481mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 87g | Vitamin A: 3420IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg