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Apple Pie Salsa

A chunky, cinnamon-spiced apple dip served with crispy homemade cinnamon-sugar flour tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Salsa
  • 4 large apples (Granny Smith/Honeycrisp) peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Cinnamon Chips
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Baking sheets
  • Chef's Knife
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Brush tortillas with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar, cut into triangles, and bake for 8-11 minutes until crisp.
  3. In a saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter and add diced apples with lemon juice.
  4. Stir in sugars and spices; cook for 3-5 minutes until apples slightly soften.
  5. Add vanilla and cornstarch slurry; stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Remove from heat and serve warm or chilled with the prepared chips.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance.