Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips (2024)

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on May 13, 2019

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Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips – delicious and refreshing fruit salsa with homemade cinnamon chips! It’s an easy side dish that is always sure to be a crowd favorite! You can start the day, enjoy the day, or finish the day with this fresh fruit salsa recipe!

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FRUIT SALSA

Fruit Salsa is one of my favorite summer appetizers, and it’s always a big hit at parties. You will love this new way to enjoy your fruits. The mix of sweet and tart, coupled with homemade crisp cinnamon chips will make you lick fingers after every single bite!

This fruit salsa recipe is made with mango, strawberries, kiwi and pineapple. You can tailor the fruits to your own preference, but I always include a tropical pineapple as it adds a special fleshing flavor to this fruit salsa recipe.

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CINNAMON CHIPS

Cinnamon tortilla chips are easy to make and I love to serve my fruit salsa with these crispy and sweet cinnamon chips.

Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Cut the flour tortillas into even triangles and place in a large mixing bowl. Add melted butter and toss. Then add cinnamon and sugar, tossing until evenly coated. I used my hands to rub cinnamon and sugar so that they coat the chips evenly. Place the pieces onto the baking sheet (avoid overlaps, and use multiple baking sheets if needed). Bake 3 minutes per side (6 minutes in total) or until crisp. Let cool before serving.

HOW TO MAKE FRUIT SALSA

  • I like chunky fruit salsa, and in the picture you can see that I cut the fruits into cubes. Wash and cut kiwi, strawberries, pineapple and mango into similar size cubes.
  • Then in a medium bowl, add the cut fruits. Add fresh lemon juice and sugar. Mix very gently using a wooden spoon.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until serving. Fruit salsa tastes the best the same day.

THAT’S IT! Incredibly easy!

Note: Over-mixing the fruit cubes will make your fruit salsa mushy.

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SOME FRUIT SALSA TIPS:

  • Mix the diced fruit AFTERyou add the lemon juice and sugar. Otherwise, the fruit salsa could be mushy and soggy.
  • Baked cinnamon sugar chips can be made 2-3 days ahead of time, but the fruit salsa should be made the same day. Store the chips in an airtight container.
  • This fruit salsa is best when made with fresh fruits instead of frozen ones, as the frozen fruit sometimes get mushy when it’s thawed.
  • Other fruits that are great for this recipe include apples, passion fruit, peach, avocado, oranges, pears and blackberries, etc. You can even add some vegetables such as tomatoes.

HOW TO SERVE FRUIT SALSA

You can serve the fruit salsa in a bowl, or you can make a boat out of a pineapple. Enjoy it as an appetizer, snack or dessert! You can pair it with pretty much any main course such as fish (halibut or salmon), chicken, steak and pork tenderloin.

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5 from 2 votes

Fruit Salsa

By: Izzy

Quick and easy Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips – delicious fruit salsa with crispy and sweet cinnamon chips. It comes together in no time.

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Total: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz strawberries , (half package)
  • 2 kiwis
  • 1/2 mango
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sugar for fruit salsa
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for Cinnamon Chips
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 6 flour tortillas 6-inch size
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 pineapple

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Set aside 2-3 large baking sheets.

  • Wash and cut kiwi, strawberries, pineapple and mango into same size cubes.

  • In a medium bowl, add pineapple, kiwi, strawberry and mango cubes. Add 1 tsp sugar and fresh lemon juice. Mix gently using a wooden spoon.

  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge until serving.

  • Cut the tortillas into triangles and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add melted butter and toss. Add 1/4 tsp cinnamon and ¼ cup sugar, tossing until evenly coated.

  • Place pieces onto prepared baking sheets and bake 3 minutes per side, flipping halfway through.

  • Serve the fruit salsa with baked cinnamon sugar chips and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Make sure you don’t burn your chips as they cook very fast.
  • If you want to add bananas to your fruit salsa, you can leave them out until right before serving, otherwise, they will brown and make your salsa mushy.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.

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Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips (2024)

FAQs

What fruit goes best with cinnamon? ›

Any fruit—peaches, plums, blueberries, apples—will get a lift from roasted cinnamon. Whether baked into a pie or tart, sautéed with butter and sugar or whipped into a smoothie with yogurt, roasted cinnamon will add rich flavor.

What is fruit salsa made of? ›

This could include tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, or non-tropical fruits like peaches and watermelon. Just like tomato salsa, fruit salsa is generally composed of finely chopped fruit with aromatics such as onions, possibly some heat, possibly some citrus, and some fresh herbs like mint or cilantro.

What happens when you add cinnamon to fruit? ›

Luckily, adding cinnamon to foods with low sugar levels can make them taste sweeter and keep blood glucose levels in check. Putting cinnamon with foods like fruit, unflavored yogurt, or even coffee can keep sugar levels low while adding a great taste.

What not to mix with cinnamon? ›

View interaction reports for cinnamon and the medicines listed below.
  • Aspir 81 (aspirin)
  • Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
  • Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
  • Calcium 600 D (calcium / vitamin d)
  • CoQ10 (ubiquinone)
  • Crestor (rosuvastatin)
  • Cymbalta (duloxetine)
  • Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)

What is homemade salsa made of? ›

You just need chopped up fresh tomatoes, chiles, onions, cilantro, some lime juice, and seasonings. Note that because this particular salsa recipe is made with fresh ingredients, it will last as long as you would expect cut fresh tomatoes to last. It's best eaten right after you make it.

Is salsa good or bad for you? ›

Promotes heart health: Salsa contains a variety of healthy ingredients such as tomatoes, onions and peppers, which are known to promote heart health by reducing inflammation and bad cholesterol levels. May help with digestion: Salsa contains a good amount of dietary fiber which can help with digestion and regularity.

Why is vinegar in salsa? ›

Acidic Ingredients

The acid ingredients in salsa help preserve it. You must add acid to canned salsa because the natural acidity may not be high enough. Commonly used acids are vinegar and bottled lemon juice. Lemon juice is more acidic than vinegar and has less effect on flavor.

What does cinnamon pair well with? ›

Cinnamon Sweet, bitter apples, almonds, apricots, bananas, blueberries, chicken, compotes, pears, pancakes, French toast, yogurt, oatmeal, rice cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric Add early in cooking process.

What flavor balances cinnamon? ›

Balance Spices

If the cinnamon flavor is too sweet, add a contrasting strong spice, such as chili powder, lemon pepper, garlic powder or paprika. If the cinnamon is on the spicy side, add white or brown sugar and a sweet spice, such as nutmeg.

Is banana and cinnamon good? ›

Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium, two minerals that improve sleep quality. Cinnamon has many health benefits, very pleasant taste and aroma and helps to relax the body. In addition it helps digestion. Look at the recipe that will make you have a restful sleep.

What fruits should not be mixed? ›

Try not to mix acidic fruits, such as grapefruits and strawberries, or sub-acidic foods such as apples, pomegranates and peaches, with sweet fruits, such as bananas and raisins for a better digestion. However, you can mix acidic with sub-acidic fruits. For a similar reason, you should not mix guavas and bananas.

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