Apple Cranberry Salsa

A refreshing change from the usual tomato based salsa we're all accustom to. This salsa is amazing when combined with chicken, pork, seafood, and chips.

Ingredients:

• 2/3 c. dried cranberries
• 1/2 c. fresh cilantro 
• 1 small red onion
• 2-3 jalapeño peppers (seeded and diced)
• 1 lime (pealed)
• 3 Tb. rice vinegar
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1 1/2 lbs. apples, washed, cored, and cut into 1 in. peaces. (slightly tart is best for optimal flavor)
• 1 tsp. salt

Directions:

We will start by processing the first 4 ingredients separately so the flavors don't infuse into each other ending in a dilution of the palate. Process each cranberries, cilantro, onion, and jalapeño one at a time in food processor and pulse 10-15 times.  Empty food processor before adding next ingredient.Throw all four ingredients in a large bowl and stir.

Run food processor and slide lime down feed tube and process for 10 seconds or till juiced.  then add rice vinegar and honey and process all for 10 seconds. Add pieces of apples to mixture and pulse for 15-20 times. Add apple mixture to to cranberry mixture along with salt and toss gently till combined. Add more vinegar and honey for more flavor. Cover and refrigerate for 30 min. to allow flavors to develop.