Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
Colorful and refreshing, this fruit salsa is the perfect snack for a summer barbecue!
During summer, I love trying out new simple, healthy and refreshing recipes, especially if they include some fresh summer produce.
This fruit salsa recipe is so simple, quick and easily adjustable. Pick out some fruits, wash, peel, dice then toss in a glass bowl, add in some lemon juice, sugar to taste and any flavored fruit preserves. Pair this perfectly sweet and tangy fruit salsa with some homemade crispy flour tortilla crisps and VOILA! You got yourself a perfectly easy and delicious summer snack packed with bright colors and punching flavors.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
For the cinnamon chips:
10 10-inch flour tortillas
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Non-stick cooking spray (you can use butter-flavored cooking spray)
For the fruit salsa:
2 apples (granny smith or honey crisp apples)
1 lemon
2 kiwis
1 pound strawberries
½ pound raspberries
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons fruit preserves (either strawberry or raspberry)
How to make this easy Fruit salsa recipe with cinnamon and sugar tortilla crisps:
Making the cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps:
Take a small bowl, add the cinnamon and sugar, stir to combine then put it aside.
Take three flour tortillas at a time, spray each side with a little cooking spray, dust thoroughly with cinnamon and sugar on each side.
Cut each 3 stacked flour tortillas into 12 wedges using a pizza cutter to get some nicely clean cuts. Repeat the same process for the rest of the tortillas.
Gently place the tortilla wedges on an ungreased baking sheet then put it in an oven set over 350 degrees for about 12 minutes or until crisp.
Making the fruit Salsa:
Peel and chop the apples. Add some freshly squeezed lemon juice over the diced apples.
Finely chop the strawberries and the kiwis then add to the diced apples.
Add in the brown sugar and fruit preserves to the bowl. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. If you choose to add the raspberries, keep in mind that they will break apart a bit but that’s totally fine.
You can either let your salsa to rest a bit to serve it at room temperature, or serve it chilled. Enjoy!
Easy Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips – An easy, simple and delicious spring/summer snack!
This Fruit salsa recipe is hands down one of the quickest, and most flavorful spring or summer snacks. It contains the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity paired with the easiest crispy and golden brown cinnamon tortilla chips.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
What apples work well for this recipe?It all depends on your own personal preference. If you like your apples to be a bit firmer and crunchier, then make sure to use Honey-crisp apples for this recipe, but if you prefer your apple to be less crispy and have a rather dense and juicy bite, then opt for the Granny Smith apples.
Can I use other fruit? Certainly! It’s called fruit salsa for a reason, feel free to add whichever fruit you prefer or what you have got on hand. Sometimes, I love adding some freshly cut pineapples but be careful while choosing the pineapple, they should still have a fresh smell and be more golden in color and less green. You can also add some mango, papaya or blueberries.
Is it necessary to add the lemon juice?The lemon juice keeps the apples from browning and gives the fruit salsa a great kick of flavors. If lemon juice is not your thing, then swap it for some orange juice.
Can I skip using the sugar?Of course! If you don’t want to use sugar in this recipe, just forget about it and use some honey or maple syrup instead. Don’t forget that honey is not only sweet but it’s also packed with nutritional benefits.
Can I store any leftovers?You can definitely store any leftovers in the fridge. Keep in a perfectly sealed container for up to 2 days. Bear in mind, the longer you keep you keep them in the fridge, the more liquid the fruit will release.
How can I serve this easy fruit salsa recipe?
Top your fruit salsa with some chopped mint leaves, fresh basil or cilantro for an extra touch of freshness. Pair with the golden brown crispy tortilla chips you prepared then dig in!
This summer-like recipe is the perfect side dish or appetizer for a Sunday barbecue. You can also serve it as a snack for a friends get together, a casual family gathering or pack it for a picnic or a hot summer afternoon at the beach.
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
Ingredients
- For the cinnamon chips:
- 10 10- inch flour tortillas
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Non-stick cooking spray you can use butter-flavored cooking spray
- For the fruit salsa:
- 2 apples granny smith or honey crisp apples
- 1 lemon
- 2 kiwis
- 1 pound strawberries
- ½ pound raspberries
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons fruit preserves either strawberry or raspberry
Instructions
- Making the cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps:
- Take a small bowl, add the cinnamon and sugar, stir to combine then put it aside.
- Take three flour tortillas at a time, spray each side with a little cooking spray, dust thoroughly with cinnamon and sugar on each side.
- Cut each 3 stacked flour tortillas into 12 wedges using a pizza cutter to get some nicely clean cuts. Repeat the same process for the rest of the tortillas.
- Gently place the tortilla wedges on an ungreased baking sheet then put it in an oven set over 350 degrees for about 12 minutes or until crisp.
- Making the fruit Salsa:
- Peel and chop the apples. Add some freshly squeezed lemon juice over the diced apples.
- Finely chop the strawberries and the kiwis then add to the diced apples. Add in the brown sugar and fruit preserves to the bowl. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. If you choose to add the raspberries, keep in mind that they will break apart a bit but that’s totally fine.
- You can either let your salsa to rest a bit to serve it at room temperature, or serve it chilled. Enjoy!
