This Spicy Apple Salsa is great on chicken, fish, tacos or served with tortilla chips.
I’m calling it a salsa but it’s actually more of a Pico de Gallo since it’s chunky.
Maybe next time I will put it in a blender and puree it more like a salsa. I wonder how that would turn out?
Anyways, don’t let the fact that this salsa has apples in it fool you. It is hot. As in spicy hot. And I mean hot.
Just like most recipes that use Chilies, you can control the heat by modifying the number of chilies you use.
The recipe as written below on the recipe card is hot…. You’ve been warned!
If fruit salsas are your thing, check out my Superb Mango Salsa. If you are looking for a more traditional type salsa, check these Salsa Recipes out.
Am I the only one that likes to look up the origins of some of these recipes? Check out this interesting article about the history of Salsa.
🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers
The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!
Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn.
Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.
🍅 How long does Salsa last
While several factors come into play, homemade salsa will last 4 to 6 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze salsa in an airtight container or bag for up to 4 months.
🌡️ How Hot Are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Scoville Rating (Heat) |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0-0 |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 |
| Serrano Peppers | 10,000-25,000 |
| Manzano Pepper | 12,000-30,000 |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 |
| Ghost Pepper | 855,000-1,000,000 |
| Carolina Reaper | 1,500,000-2,300,000 |
🥜 Nut Allergy Warning
For more great recipes with Apples, I suggest you check these recipes out:
📋 Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Spicy Apple Salsa recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Apples, Lime Juice, Jalapeños, Anaheim Chili, Red Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Walnuts, Fresh Ginger Root and Salt.
🥣 How to Make this Spicy Apple Salsa
In a large bowl, combine the apples and lime juice.
Stir in jalapeño and Anaheim chilies.
Stir in red onion, cilantro, walnuts, ginger, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
📖 Recipe
Spicy Apple Salsa
Equipment
- Bowl for Mixing
Ingredients
- 2 Apples, cored and cubed
- 4 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Fresh Jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 Anaheim Pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 Small Red Onion, diced
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- ½ Cup Walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, or to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the apples and lime juice.
- Stir in jalapeño and Anaheim chilies.
- Stir in red onion, cilantro, walnuts, ginger and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
Keith
If you like hot salsa, then this recipe is for you. The apples gives it a nice flavour, but does not take away from spicy hot of this salsa.A keeper in our house.