Yummy Fresh Cranberry Salsa
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4.6
Yummy Fresh Cranberry Salsa
Description
This cranberry salsa recipe combines fresh cranberries, peeled and chopped Granny Smith apple, red onion, and red pepper for a colorful base. Sweetness from granulated sugar and natural applesauce balances the tartness of cranberries, while fresh lime juice adds acidity and brightness. Cilantro and jalapeño contribute herbal and spicy notes, adjusted by including seeds for more heat or removing them for milder flavor.
The ingredients are combined and pulsed in a food processor or blender to achieve the desired consistency, ranging from chunky to more finely blended. After processing, the salsa is refrigerated several hours to allow flavors to meld and deepen.
This salsa works well as a refreshing condiment or dip, especially when served with tortilla chips for a festive appetizer. It can be prepared in advance and stored refrigerated for up to a week.
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) (12-ounce) package cranberries fresh
- 1 apple peeled, cored and chopped, Granny Smith
- ¼ medium red onion peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ large red pepper roughly chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup applesauce no sugar added
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced (use the seeds if you want more heat)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until combined (and it is the texture you want).
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to give the flavors a chance to meld. It can be made and refrigerated for up to a week or longer.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- If your food processor or blender is small, chop ingredients separately or in batches before combining to ensure even texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings (about 4 cups of salsa)
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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