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Fruit Salsa With Cinnamon Sugar Chips

A delightful mix of fresh fruits paired with warm, crispy cinnamon sugar chips, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the fruit salsa
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and diced Fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced Use ripe kiwis for better sweetness
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced Provides a tart contrast to the sweet fruits
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Adjust based on fruit sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice For brightness and flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest (optional) Adds extra flavor
For the cinnamon sugar chips
  • 6 flour tortillas (8-inch) Can substitute with whole wheat tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Helps the sugar adhere to the tortillas
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar For the cinnamon sugar mixture
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet To prevent sticking

Method
 

Preparation of Fruit
  1. Wash and chop the strawberries into small cubes.
  2. Peel and dice the kiwis into small pieces.
  3. Core and dice the Granny Smith apple into small pieces.
Mixing the Salsa
  1. Combine all diced fruits in a bowl. Add sugar and lemon juice.
  2. Gently stir until the fruit is coated without bruising it.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar if necessary.
Chilling the Salsa
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preparing Cinnamon Sugar Chips
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Melt butter and spread it over tortillas.
  3. Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over tortillas.
Baking the Chips
  1. Cut tortillas into wedges and bake for 7 to 9 minutes until golden.
  2. Cool on the baking sheet before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve the chilled salsa with warm cinnamon sugar chips.

Notes

Use ripe fruits for maximum sweetness, and ensure everything is diced evenly for best presentation. Serve chips fresh as they lose their crunch over time. Can substitute the butter for coconut oil for dairy-free chips.