It’s been a couple of months since the last time I participated in the Royal Foodie Joust at The Left Over Queen Forum, one of my all time favorite food events on the blog-o-sphere. This month’s ingredients were chosen by Natasha of 5 Star Foodie and they are: Apple, Cayenne pepper and Maple syrup. These ingredients were perfect for me because all this month I am posting Mexican inspired food and the theme for this month’s Homemade challenge is Salsas. I wasn’t sure how the maple syrup would work with the rest of the ingredients in the salsa, but all my worries where gone when I tasted it. I used just enough to give it a hint of sweetness and the sweet/spicy combination worked perfectly when served over the pork chops.
Apple salsa
The ingredients:
- 2 golden delicious apples, cut in quarters and cored
- 2 fresh cayenne peppers, seeded
- 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 onion
- handful of cilantro
- 1 – 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
- salt to taste
The how-to:
- In a food processor mix apples, onion and peppers until they are finely chopped.
- Add syrup, cilantro and vinegar and pulse until all the ingredients are well mixed. Add salt to taste.
- Serve over grilled pork chops or chicken breasts and enjoy!
Remember that this month our Homemade Challenge is salsas. They are so easy to make and so versatile that you can pretty much make a salsa out of anything. Just look at this apple one. We hope you join us at the forum.
¡Buen provecho!
22 Replies
Gorgeous dish/photo! And what a great idea for the RFJ
First thing I thought when I saw this was "Oh noes! I loose!"
Posted on September 18th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
I love this apple salsa, what a creative recipe! I'm definitely going to make this salsa this weekend as my mom just brought me tons of apples!
Posted on September 18th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I love this apple salsa, what a creative recipe! I'm definitely going to make it this weekend as my mom just brought me tons of apples!
Posted on September 18th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
This looks really fresh and seasonal, Ben! A lovely Joust entry!
Posted on September 18th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
This is a perfect dish for the Joust Ben!!!!!
Posted on September 18th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
I'm loving your Mexican food month. I might try a bit of lime juice in this salsa, too, just because I like it.
Posted on September 18th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Wow, Ben! This is an awesome entry! I love how it lines up with your Salsa event too! Perfect!
Posted on September 18th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
What a lovely, fresh idea. And I think pairing it with pork is perfect!
Posted on September 19th, 2009 at 12:03 am
That apple sauce looks wonderful!!! I love apple- pork combo
Posted on September 19th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Oh I bet that was perfect with pork!
Posted on September 19th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
This sounds like such a good combination! Sounds like it would be great with pork too.
Posted on September 19th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
What a yummy and delicious sounding salsa for pork. I've made salsa with pineapple and with oranges, but never with apples. I'll have to try it. Thanks sweetie. Have a great weekend
Posted on September 19th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Hi Ben, your apple salsa is just great!!! Perfect match.
Posted on September 19th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
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Posted on September 19th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
What a great idea to make a salsa out of those ingredients Ben and it certainly looks delicious!
Posted on September 19th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
This sounds like an amazing flavor combination! I would probably eat it by the spoonful out of the bowl.
Posted on September 19th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
What a perfect way to use the abundant and delicious apples for fall. I have always loved apples and pork, and I love how you have combined the ingredients of the Royal Joust challenge. Delicious!
Posted on September 20th, 2009 at 4:50 am
Nice combo and perfect for a pork chop. Good luck in the joust.
Posted on September 20th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Your salsa sounds delicious, I could eat it as a dessert. Happy Independence Day.
Posted on September 20th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Apple salsa is something new and looks scrumptious!
Posted on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:57 am
WOW…apple, hot pepper and maple syrup! What a great combination!
Posted on October 27th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Looks wonderful, am going to give it a try!
Posted on November 1st, 2009 at 8:58 pm
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