Description
A vibrant and tangy cranberry salsa that combines fresh cranberries, crisp Granny Smith apple, jalapeño, and cilantro for a zesty dip or topping. Perfect served over cream cheese with crackers for a festive appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Cranberry Salsa
- 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Juice of one lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Gather all the fresh ingredients including cranberries, Granny Smith apple, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño. Chop the apple, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño as directed, making sure the jalapeño is deseeded to reduce heat.
- Combine in food processor: Place the cranberries, chopped apple, green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice into a food processor. This helps to blend the flavors while maintaining a slightly chunky texture.
- Pulse the mixture: Pulse the ingredients in short bursts until the salsa is coarsely chopped, ensuring a fresh, textured consistency. Be careful not to over-process; you want visible bits of cranberry and apple.
- Season: Transfer the salsa to a bowl and season with salt and pepper to your taste. Stir well to incorporate the seasoning evenly.
- Serve: Spread the softened cream cheese on a serving platter or bowl. Pour the cranberry salsa over the cream cheese and serve immediately with crackers for dipping. This appetizer works well chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level by adding or removing the seeds from the jalapeño.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the sugar according to your taste.
- Leftover cranberry salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This salsa also pairs well with grilled chicken or pork as a tangy condiment.
- If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop all ingredients by hand and mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cranberry salsa, holiday appetizer, cream cheese dip, fresh cranberry recipe, easy salsa
