Tart Cherry Salsa Recipes

QUICK CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the jam and the can of diced tomatoes with chilies in a mixing bowl. Then stir in the tomato paste for some extra thickening.
• You can also add in some diced onions or minced garlic for extra flavor.
• I like the amount of heat with just the diced chilies in the can of tomatoes but if you like things spicier, a pinch or two of red pepper flakes can be added as well.
• Keep the finished salsa in the refrigerator. This recipes makes about 2 cups and will last in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.

CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until well combined. Serve with your favorite chips.

TART CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Let cherries thaw; drain, reserving one tablespoon cherry juice. Chop cherries and combine with onion, jalapeño, garlic and cilantro in a medium saucepan; mix well. Combine reserved cherry juice and cornstarch in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Stir into cherry mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture is thickened; cool. Keep refrigerated. Tip: Tuck small jars of salsa (and the recipe) inside the pockets of a flowery vintage apron...what a sweet gift!

SOUR CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• If using fresh cherries, coarsely chop, then stir together with sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. If using frozen cherries, thaw in a small bowl, reserving any juices in bowl, then coarsely chop and stir together with sugar in same bowl. Stir in onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes for flavors to develop.

SOUR CHERRY AND NECTARINE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in nonreactive bowl and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve with grilled chicken, pork, and other meats or with corn chips. Keeps for several days refrigerated.

GROUND CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Mix lime juice and red onion together in a bowl and let stand stand for about 5 minutes, as this mellows the raw onion taste.
• Add ground cherries, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, cucumber, cilantro, vinegar, and salt to the bowl and mix well. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until serving.

NORTHWEST CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve as a condiment with chicken, turkey or pork.

FIRE-ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush with olive oil.
• Spread tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers onto prepared baking sheet.
• Cook under the preheated broiler for 5 minutes. Turn the baking sheet and continue broiling until vegetables are charred, about 5 minutes more. Cool slightly.
• Remove garlic from skins; discard skins.
• Blend tomatoes, onion, peeled garlic, jalapenos, any accumulated juices from the baking sheet, cilantro leaves, lime juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, and oregano in a blender until salsa is smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours. Season with salt and black pepper.

SWEET CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Pit and chop the fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries and combine with all other ingredients.
• Refrigerate at least one hour.
• Serve as a condiment with chicken, turkey or pork.