Description
This Fresh Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips is a vibrant and refreshing appetizer or snack featuring a colorful mix of diced peaches, mango, kiwis, and strawberries, sweetened with honey and lemon juice. Paired with crispy cinnamon-sugar coated baked tortilla chips, this easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and fragrant flavors enhanced by fresh basil.
Ingredients
Fruit Salsa
- 2 peaches, peeled and diced
- 1 mango, peeled, cored, and diced
- 4 kiwis, peeled and diced
- 16 oz strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Cinnamon Sugar Chips
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 10 tortillas (flour, gluten-free, or grain-free; or 1 pita chip alternative)
- Coconut oil cooking spray or melted butter, for spraying
Instructions
- Chop the fruit: Peel and chop all the fruits into small pieces. Combine them in a large bowl and toss gently to mix.
- Mix together: In a small bowl, stir together the fresh lemon juice and honey until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chopped fruit and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to let the flavors meld while preparing the chips.
- Prep the cinnamon chips: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Lightly spray both sides of each tortilla with coconut oil cooking spray or brush with melted butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly on both sides of the tortillas. Stack them and cut into 8 triangles each.
- Bake: Arrange the cinnamon sugar-coated tortilla triangles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, making sure they don’t overlap. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, flipping the chips halfway through baking to ensure even crisping. Remove from the oven and allow the chips to cool; they will become crisper as they cool.
- Serve: Stir the chopped fresh basil into the chilled fruit salsa and toss gently to combine and release the juices. Serve the fruit salsa alongside the warm, crispy cinnamon sugar chips for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute the tortilla chips with pita chips for a different texture.
- Alternative cooking method for chips includes air frying at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, if preferred.
- Adjust honey amount according to fruit sweetness and personal preference.
- Use gluten-free or grain-free tortillas to make the recipe gluten-free.
