Best 10 Spicy Apple Salsa Recipes

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Spice up your next party or gathering with a delicious and tangy spicy apple salsa. This flavorful salsa is a perfect blend of sweet and heat, combining fresh crisp apples, hot peppers, and zesty spices. Whether you're looking for a dip for chips, a topping for tacos or burritos, or a refreshing relish to brighten up your grilled meats, this spicy apple salsa is sure to be a hit. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, this salsa is the perfect way to add a touch of excitement to your meals.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH APPLE SALSA



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A fresh apple salsa that combines tart apples with chile peppers, lime juice, cilantro, toasted walnuts, and ginger. A great appetizer!

Provided by BIGARLO609

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tart apples, cored and cubed
4 tablespoons lime juice
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
1 fresh Anaheim chile, seeded and sliced
½ medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together apples and lime juice. Stir in jalapeno and Anaheim chile slices. Stir in onion, cilantro, walnuts, ginger, and salt. Mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 99.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

FRESH APPLE SALSA



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Provided by Christine Muhlke

Categories     easy, quick, condiments, side dish

Time 5m

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tart apples, peeled and cored
1 small onion, finely diced
A handful of cilantro, roughly chopped
1 red chili or jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced, seeds reserved
1 poblano pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon sugar or apple-cider syrup (see note)
Salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Pour the lime juice into a medium bowl. Finely dice the apples and toss with the onion in the juice. Add the cilantro, peppers, ginger and sugar and toss until well combined. Season with salt to taste. For more heat, add some of the reserved jalapeño seeds. Just before serving, add the walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 118, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 243 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

SPICY APPLESAUCE



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Adding spices at the end of this recipe helps them retain their flavor; they won't be absorbed into the sauce while cooking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 pounds apples, a mixture of Red Delicious and Granny Smith (10-12)
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups apple juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1 1/2-inch pieces; place in a medium saucepan with sugar and 1/4 cup apple juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until apples are soft enough to mash, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Add the remaining cup of apple juice, and continue to cook until the apples are very soft and break down, about 30 minutes. Using wooden spoon, stir to break large pieces. If applesauce gets too dry, add more juice, 1/4 cup at a time as needed. Remove saucepan from heat, and whisk apples until smooth. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Serve at room temperature.

SPICY APPLESAUCE



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We have an apple-picking party every year. It's a bushel of fun, and I always look forward to cooking a batch of this easy applesauce seasoned with cinnamon, cloves and allspice. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds tart apples (about 16 medium), peeled and sliced
1 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-35 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; mash apples to desired consistency. Serve warm or cold. Freeze option: Freeze cooled applesauce in freezer containers. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Serve cold or heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE SALSA WITH CINNAMON CHIPS



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Both my husband and I were raised on farms, and we prefer home cooking to eating out. That works out fine since I love trying new recipes! I've served this apple salsa as an appetizer and a snack. Plus, it's sweet enough to be a dessert. It's easy to transport besides. -Carolyn Brinkmeyer, Golden, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups salsa.

Number Of Ingredients 12

SALSA:
2 medium tart apples, chopped
1 cup chopped strawberries
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and chopped
1 small orange
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple jelly, melted
CHIPS:
8 flour tortillas (7 or 8 inches)
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine apples, strawberries and kiwi. Grate orange peel to measure 1-1/2 teaspoons; squeeze juice from orange. Add peel and juice to apple mixture. Stir in brown sugar and jelly. , For chips, brush tortillas lightly with water. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over tortillas. Cut each tortilla into eight wedges. Place in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPICY APPLE SALSA



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This is a family-favorite salsa recipe that is so good you could even eat it plain! Serve with chips.

Provided by ekm5t4

Categories     Salsa

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups applesauce
¼ cup diced fresh tomato
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer onion-garlic mixture to a bowl. Stir in applesauce, diced tomato, honey, vinegar, brown sugar, jalapeno, cilantro, sugar, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 236 mg, Sugar 16 g

PEACH APPLE SALSA



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From National Center for Home Food Preservation. Surprised how much we like this one - sweet and mildly spicy.

Provided by emcglone1979

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h15m

Yield 7 pints

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups chopped roma tomatoes
2 1/2 cups diced yellow onions
2 cups chopped green bell peppers
10 cups chopped peaches
2 cups chopped granny smith apples
4 tablespoons whole mixed pickling spices
1 tablespoon canning salt
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
2 1/4 cups cider vinegar (5%)

Steps:

  • Wash and rinse pint canning jars; keep hot until ready to use. Prepare lids according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Place pickling spice on a clean, double-layered, 6-inch-square piece of 100% cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with a clean string. (Or use a purchased muslin spice bag).
  • Wash and peel tomatoes (place washed tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute, immediately place in cold water, and slip off skins). Chop into ½-inch pieces. Peel, wash and dice onions into ¼-inch pieces. Wash, core, and seed bell peppers; chop into ¼-inch pieces. Combine chopped tomatoes, onions and peppers in an 8- or 10- quart Dutch oven or saucepot.
  • Wash, peel and pit peaches; cut into halves and soak for 10 minutes in an ascorbic acid solution (1500 mg in half gallon water). Wash, peel and core apples; cut into halves and soak for 10 minutes in ascorbic acid solution. Quickly chop peaches and apples into ½-inch cubes to prevent browning. Add chopped peaches and apples to the saucepot with the vegetables.
  • Add the pickling spice bag to the saucepot; stir in the salt, red pepper flakes, brown sugar and vinegar. Bring to boiling, stirring gently to mix ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove spice bag from pan and discard.
  • With a slotted spoon, fill salsa solids into hot, clean pint jars, leaving 1¼-inch headspace (about ¾ pound solids in each jar). Cover with cooking liquid, leaving ½-inch headspace.
  • Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened, clean paper towel; apply two-piece metal canning lids.
  • Process in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes. Let cool, undisturbed, 12 to 24 hours and check for seals.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.2, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1045.3, Carbohydrate 155.7, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 144.4, Protein 4.6

SPICY FRUIT SALSA



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A sweet and spicy fresh fruit salsa starring kiwi, strawberries, blackberries, and apples; seasoned with cayenne, hot sauce, green salsa, and lime juice. Serve with tortilla chips

Provided by Angela T.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 kiwis, peeled and diced
1 quart strawberries, finely chopped
1 pint fresh blackberries, chopped
4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and coarsely shredded
2 tablespoons any flavor fruit jelly
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons habanero hot sauce
1 (7 ounce) can green salsa
⅓ cup lime juice

Steps:

  • Place kiwis, strawberries, blackberries, and apples in a bowl. Stir in jelly, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, green salsa, and lime juice. Stir together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 148.5 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

SPICY PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Here's a sweet and spicy twist on salsa. Served with chips, it's an excellent party starter. It also adds a refreshing touch on top of grilled fish or meat.-Angela Longtin, Cavalier, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 7 pint jars.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 medium tomatoes (about 4 pounds)
2 large red onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 cans (4 ounces each) diced jalapeno peppers, drained
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add tomatoes, a few at a time; boil 30 seconds. Drain and immediately place tomatoes in ice water. Drain and pat dry; peel and chop., In a stockpot, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or to desired thickness., Carefully ladle hot mixture into seven hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET & SPICY PINEAPPLE SALSA



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There's a definite kick to this fruity combination, which makes a colorful topping for chicken or pork.-Donna Kelly, Provo, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 jalapeno peppers
1 medium mango, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 green onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Grill jalapenos until tender, turning occasionally., Let pineapple and peppers cool slightly; finely chop and transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Chill at least 2 hours. Before serving, allow salsa to come to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Select the Right Apples: Choose firm, crisp apples that hold their shape well when diced, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • Prepare the Apples Properly: Core and dice the apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients, especially the cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño, contribute the most flavor to the salsa. Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best results.
  • Control the Heat Level: Adjust the amount of jalapeño and cayenne pepper to your desired spiciness level. Start with a small amount and gradually increase it to taste.
  • Balance the Flavors: Taste the salsa as you go and adjust the seasonings accordingly. Add more lime juice for brightness, honey or sugar for sweetness, or salt for balance.
  • Chill Before Serving: Allow the salsa to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

This spicy apple salsa is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that adds a unique twist to your favorite dishes. With its sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy notes, it's perfect for livening up tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or simply served with tortilla chips as an appetizer. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your preferred spice level. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's create a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds!

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