Sweet and spicy this Apple Salsa is filled with apples, peppers, onions and tomatoes all combined with spices to make this one great salsa!
Another Thursday is upon us! I hope you all join us for tonight’s Throwback Thursday link party! Whoop! So I’ve been thinking a lot lately about game day snacks. Or heck just any appetizer, dips, finger food in general because it just happens to be my favorite….EVA! Yup, I will sit down and eat appetizers and graze all day if I had the chance, not even sorry for that. Couldn’t care less about a full meal again as long as I got multiple little munching options.
So a few weeks back when my husband and I went on our little mini vacation we stopped at this place called Aamodt’s Apple Farm. It was huge! They had soooooo much stuff. Literally I have never seen so many apple products in my life. The apple brats there in that pic, AH-MAZING! But the best thing that we got hands down was the Honey Crisp Apple Salsa.What?!?! Apple Salsa you say, oh yes I do. Best salsa I have ever had! And in my recreating fashion I had to try to attempt making this stuff myself.
A quick browse of the ingredients list on the jar and I had a pretty good idea on what I needed to make this bad boy. If you’re not a fan of sweet salsa, this my friend may just make you turn into one. It has the sweet kick from the apples and cinnamon then the spicy punch from the jalapeno. A true flavor match made in heaven.
This stuff is great as a dip, but it’s also awesome as a topping. I’ve eaten this on brats and chicken and it pairs well nicely with each. So if you’re looking for something to do with all those apples that you haven’t gotten to use up just yet, whip yourself up a batch of this, you’ll than me later!
Apple Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 lbs tomatoes peeled then chopped
- 2 1/2 cup white onions chopped
- 2 cups green pepper chopped
- 2 jalapenos seeded and finely chopped (reserve some seeds to add)
- 5 -6 Honey Crisp apples peeled, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pickling spices tied up in a coffee filter
- 2-3 tsp cinnamon
- Citric Acid**
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to large pot and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook stirring often for 2 hours or until thick.
- Once thickened, remove from stove and using a pastry cutter or potato masher, mash the salsa down until the apples get broken apart and a little mushy.
- Distribute evenly among 12 1/2 pint canning jars.
- Stir in about an 1/8 tsp citric acid into each jar and give a little stir.
- Clean off rim and place lid on.
- Transfer to a water bath and boil for 10-15 minutes. Do this in multiple batches if needed.
- Remove from bath and set aside to cool.
Notes
**You need not add the citric acid, we add it as a preservative measure for the tomatoes.
Nutrition
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MARIE HESSE
I make apple salsa all the time , a little bit of a different recipe,I use white vinegar,
paprika, dry mustard and cayenne .
It is so good I sell it to friends .
Mel
I’m anxious to try this. I just recently tried cherry salsa and that was so great. Hmm, I wonder if I could use your recipe and make apple salsa and then try substituting cherries on a different batch? What do you think?
Jamie
Can you tell me how I would know if I need to add the citric acid when canning this salsa? It says to add it in the recipe, but as a side note says you don’t have to. Thanks!!
Dawn
I have been searching for over 5 years for Apple salsa! I made this yesterday and it is the best I have ever had. I did cut the recipe in half and used one habanero with seeds. Perfect! Thank you!!!
Tornadough Alli
Yay, I’m so happy that you liked this! I’m addicted to apple salsa, its my favorite. I’m so happy you finally found one!
Vickie Todd
This is an awesome recipe. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and spice. Love it.
Sandy Sandmeyer
Thank you so much for sharing your post with us at the #AnythingGoes Link Party! The new party goes live today at 6 PM ET.
Beverly
I have never put apples in salsa before, but I am now. This looks so good.
Thanks for sharing at Turn It Up Tuesday,
Bev
Tornadough Alli
It’s a great flavor Beverly!
Quinn Caudill
Love the new theme partner and this salsa looks awesome. I bet it would taste great on a brat or some goetta. Do you know what goetta is? :))
Tornadough Alli
Thanks! It was awesome on brats. You got me stumped on goetta my friend.
Danita Carr
Sounds perfect for fall! #SmallVictories
Christine at Must Love Home
Hi Pretty Lady. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity with us at Friday Favorites! This apple salsa is making my mouth water!! Yum!I hope you will join us again next week! Christine at Must Love Home
Tornadough Alli
Thank you Christine.
Diane
This salsa sounds really good! I love that you add apples into it! That sweetness mus be a great compliment to the tomato and peppers! #saucySaturdays link up
Tornadough Alli
I think it pairs perfectly yum I love it. Thanks for stopping by!
Abida
I absolutely LOVE apple with a hit of spice, and the contrast of a bit of sour, sweet and hot sounds delicious here, it’s like a Mexican chutney, yum.
Tornadough Alli
Mmm Mexican Chutney sounds great! Thanks for stopping by!
Carlee
What a fun mix of ingredients. I have never had apple salsa, but I would love to give it a try!
Tornadough Alli
Oh Carlee I’m not turning back. Apple Salsa is now my go to. Great for more than just chips.
Kathryn Doherty
OH YES! I love apples, particularly honey crisp apples, and this sounds so perfect for fall! I will definitely be making this to snack on and to top some chicken and pork 🙂
Tornadough Alli
I hope you get a chance to make this Kathryn. I seriously don’t want any other salsa….like ever again.