This Fruit Salsa is a refreshing and vibrant dip that’s perfect for summer entertaining or a snack attack. Plus serving this dip with crispy cinnamon chips is perfect for picnics and parties.
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Why this Fruit Salsa Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar Chips is a Keeper
The Fruit Salsa with cinnamon chips recipe is perfect for a summer party or get together and the patriotic colors make it a hit for your 4th of July party. However, it is a great summer staple to have any time. It is so quick and easy to make and serve.
- 30 Minute Meal: This appetizer only takes a few minutes to make.
- Easy Ingredients: The same simple ingredients as fruit salad but in an easier to eat format when you serve with cinnamon chips.
- Adaptable: You can make this dip with all your favorite fruits.
- Leftovers: Use in fried fish tacos or top your grilled chicken with the salsa. The cinnamon tortilla chips are wonderful as an anytime snack.
If you’re looking for more festive recipes, try these Patriotic Berry Trifle, The Best 4th of July Recipes and Best 4th of July Desserts.
What are the best fruit to use to make this salsa?
For the most vibrant flavor, use ripe and in-season fruits. Here are a few examples of great combinations:
Classic: Strawberries, mangoes, watermelon, pineapples, and kiwi offer a delightful mix of sweetness and tartness.
Tropical Fruit: Pineapple and mangoes, papaya, and a squeeze of lime.
Berries: A burst of antioxidants awaits with blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and a touch of honey.
Stone Fruits: Peaches, nectarines, plums, and a sprinkle of cinnamon create a warm and inviting flavor profile.
Ingredient Notes for Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
- Fresh Fruit: Apples, blueberries and other favorites.
- Flour Tortilla: You will cut and coat with sugar and cinnamon for a crunchy homemade cinnamon and sugar chip.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for this Sweet Salsa
- Heat: For a surprising kick, consider adding a finely chopped jalapeno or a pinch of chili powder.
- Fresh Herbs: Fresh mint, cilantro, or basil add a touch of freshness and complexity to the flavor profile.
- Citrus: A squeeze of lime juice or orange juice brightens up the salsa and elevates the overall taste.
- Creamy: For a richer dip, fold in a dollop of Greek yogurt or whipped cream cheese.
Special Equipment Needed for this Crowd Pleaser Recipe
- Pizza Cutter: Using a pizza cutter makes it easy to cut your tortillas.
- Chopper: A chopper can cut all of the fresh summer fruit in even small pieces.
Mexican Food Recipe Fun Fact
When you order “salsa” with your chips at a Mexican restaurant in Mexico, you’re technically just asking for “sauce” with your chips. As salsa means sauce in Spanish.
How to Make the Best Fruit Salsa Recipe
This is great for brunch or other get togethers. Fruit salsa is the perfect dish for any occasion and can be served as an appetizer, snack, dessert or really any time you want to whip up a batch.
These are the basic steps for making salsa recipe with fruit. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Dice Fruit into Small Pieces
First, dice all the fruit, peel and dice apple, into bite size pieces of equal size and place into a large bowl. Then in a small bowl combine the squeeze of lemon juice, honey, and vanilla, mix well and pour over the berries and apples. Gently mix until coated. Cover the fruit and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cut Tortillas into Wedges
Meanwhile preheat the oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter cut the flour tortillas into 8 equal triangles. Melt the butter in a small bowl.
3. Make the Cinnamon Sugar and Coat
Lay tortillas out evenly on the baking sheet, brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Flip them over and repeat on the other side. Arrange them in a single layer.
4. Bake on a Large Baking Sheet
Bake for 7-8 minutes or until crisp. Remove from the oven and move to a wire rack to cool.
Strawberry Recipe FAQs
This is best to be served as soon as possible so that the apples are not colored by the berries. However, it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store the cinnamon chips in an airtight container.
Honestly, no, the consistency will not be the same and it will take away from this recipe, in this case, fresh is definitely best. Any kind of fruit would work as long as the salsa made with fresh fruit.
Of course, you can use a premade chips such as stacy’s cinnamon pita chips or make your own with pitas. Cinnamon graham crackers work great too.
It is easy to make components of this appetizer in advance. Make cinnamon sugar and using flour tortillas, cut into wedges and arrange on a baking tray and bake. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
Expert Tips to Make Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips Recipe
There are so many different things you can enhance your fruit salsa with, such as:
- Add Coconut: Try adding sweet coconut flakes or nuts for a nice Yes, you can freeze fruit salsa. Cover it in an airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 2 months to this fruit salsa.
- Variation tip: Butter cookies are great for dipping in this dish. Omit the sugar and try a sugar substitute for your cinnamon sugar pita chips.
- Alternate ingredient: Top the summer snack with yogurt, whipped cream and a drizzle of honey.
- Ice Cream: Top ice cream with the fruit salsa and then stick in a cinnamon chip.
- Cooking Spray: For a vegan version you can use a cooking spray in place of the melted butter.
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces Strawberries
- 1 Pint Blueberries
- ½ Pint Raspberries
- 2 Apples, I used Honeycrisp
- ½ Cup Lemon Juice , fresh is best
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla
- Chips
- 6 Flour Tortillas, Medium
- ½ Cup Butter
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- To make the salsa-
- Dice the strawberries into small pieces and place in a medium size bowl. Chop the blueberries and raspberries in halves or fourths, depending on their size, and add them to the bowl with the strawberries.
- Peel and finely dice the apples and place them in the bowl with the chopped berries.
- In a small bowl combine the lemon juice, honey, and vanilla, mix well and pour over the berries and apples.
- Gently stir to coat the fruit with the lemon juice mixture and evenly distribute the berries and apples.
- Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- *note- for the best color serve immediately, the apples will take on a pink tint from the berries after sitting for several hours, this does not affect the flavor just the color. So for the best red white & blue contrast serve soon after making.
- To make the chips-
- Preheat the oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter cut the tortillas into 8 equal triangles.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl.
- Lay tortillas out evenly on the baking sheet, brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Flip them over and repeat on the other side.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes or until crisp.
- You can use the same parchment paper for additional batches.
- Move to a wire rack to cool.
- Store in an airtight container if not serving immediately.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Coconut:Try adding sweet coconut flakes or nuts for a nice Yes, you can freeze fruit salsa. Cover it in an airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 2 months to this fruit salsa.
- Short cut tip: Do not feel like making the chips, use these prepackaged ones.
- Variation tip: Butter cookies are great for dipping in this dish.
- Alternate ingredient: Top with yogurt, whipped cream and a drizzle of honey.
- Ice Cream: Top ice cream with the fruit salsa and then stick in a cinnamon chip.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
This fruit salsa is dangerously good! I can’t stop munching all these chips