Fresh Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips

A bowl of fresh fruit salsa with a pita chip sticking out.

5 from 1 vote

Fresh Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips

Our go-to summer dessert, this fresh fruit salsa is sweet, refreshing, and perfcet for serving wtih cinnamon sugar pita chips!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Chill Time15

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fresh fruit salsa, fruit salsa, fruit salsa recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

1 Large bowl
2 Small Bowls
1 Baking sheet

Ingredients

Fruit Salsa:

16 ounces strawberries hulled and finely diced
1 medium apple e.g., pink lady, honey crisp or Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and finely diced
3 kiwis peeled and finely diced
1 ripe mango peeled and finely diced
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Pita Chips:

3 6-in round pita bread, white or whole wheat
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Prepare the Fruit Salsa:

In a large bowl, combine the diced strawberries, apple, kiwi, and mango.
16 ounces strawberries, 1 medium apple, 3 kiwis, 1 ripe mango
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
2 Tablespoons honey, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Pour the honey-lemon mixture over the diced fruit and gently toss to coat all the pieces evenly.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salsa for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Pita Chips:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (200°C).
Cut each pita into 8 wedges and separate them to create thinner chips.
3 6-in round pita bread, white or whole wheat
Place the pita wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush each wedge with melted butter.
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
1 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered pita wedges.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the chips are golden and crispy.
Allow the chips to cool before serving

Notes

Serve the chilled fruit salsa with the freshly baked cinnamon-sugar pita chips for a delightful appetizer or dessert. This combination offers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and crunchy elements.

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