Description
A delightful and refreshing fruit salsa served with crispy homemade cinnamon chips, perfect for a light snack or appetizer. This recipe combines a mix of fresh fruits tossed in a sweet honey-lemon dressing with the warm cinnamon-sugar flavored tortilla chips baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Chips
- 6 6-inch flour tortillas
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Fruit Salsa
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 ½ tablespoons strawberry preserves or seedless raspberry preserves
- 16 ounces strawberries, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 mangos or 2 peeled peaches, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 3 kiwi, cut into ½-inch pieces
- ½ pint fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cinnamon chips.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar; set this mixture aside for coating the chips.
- Coat Tortillas: Place the 6-inch flour tortillas on a cookie sheet. Brush each tortilla evenly with the melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over them to ensure each piece is flavorful.
- Slice Tortillas: Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut each tortilla into 6 wedge-shaped pieces, much like slicing a pie.
- Bake Cinnamon Chips: Bake the sliced tortillas in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until they are crisp and lightly browned. Remove and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Mix Fruit Salsa Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lemon juice, and preserves to create a sweet and tangy dressing for the fruit.
- Combine Fruit: In a large serving bowl, mix the chopped strawberries, mango or peaches, kiwi, and blueberries together.
- Toss Fruit with Dressing: Pour the honey-lemon and preserves mixture over the mixed fruit and gently stir to coat all pieces evenly.
- Chill Salsa: Place the fruit salsa in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve, which enhances the flavors and refreshes the dish.
- Serve: Serve the chilled fruit salsa alongside the cooled cinnamon chips. Enjoy the salsa within two to three hours for the best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute or add other fruits such as apples, raspberries, blackberries, or nectarines to suit your taste preferences.
- Use a basting brush to easily apply the melted butter on the tortillas for even coverage.
- Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat for easy cleanup; be cautious when cutting on mats to avoid damage.
- If you don’t have preserves, you can substitute with an equal amount of brown sugar or double the honey for sweetness.
- The cinnamon chips can be made a few days ahead and stored in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
