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    Home » Recipes » Salsa

    Spicy Apple Salsa

    Published on October 11, 2017 - Updated on January 18, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Spicy Apple Salsa is both Tart & Spicy at the same time! Especially good on Fish Tacos but just as good with Tortilla Chips.
     
    spicy apple salsa

    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?

    spicy apple salsa

    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 buy modifying the number of chilies you use. The recipe as written below on the recipe card is hot…. You’ve been warned!

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    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.

    Spicy Apple Salsa

    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.

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    🍅 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.

    spicy apple salsa

    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000

    🥜 Nut Allergies

    This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.

    spicy apple salsa

    For more great recipes with Apples, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Easy Cinnamon Apple Cobbler
    • Autumn Fruit Salad
    • Instant Pot Apple Pie Moonshine
    • Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    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.

    spicy apple salsa

    Spicy Apple Salsa

    This Spicy Apple Salsa is both Tart & Spicy at the same time! Especially good on Fish Tacos but just as good with Tortilla Chips.
    4.67 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Salsa
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 10
    Calories 66 kcal

    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
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    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

    → I recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSodium: 78mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

    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.

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    1 Comment

    1. Keith

      November 06, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      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.

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