Peppy Salsa Recipes

PEPPY PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, honey, garlic and ginger; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the peaches, peppers and cilantro. Serve with chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

PEPPY SALSA

Steps:

• Wearing rubber gloves, seed, core and finely chop jalape?eppers to make 1 cup (250 mL). In large heavy nonaluminum pot, combine jalapen?tomatoes, Cubanelle peppers, onions, vinegar, red and yellow peppers, garlic, tomato paste, sugar, salt, paprika and oregano; bring to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring often, until thickened enough that 1 tbsp (15 mL) dropped onto plate flows slowly in 1 stream when plate is tilted, about 1 hour. Add coriander; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Using funnel and ladle, fill hot 2-cup (500 mL) canning jars, leaving 1/2-inch (1 cm) headspace. Cover with prepared lids. Screw on bands until resistance is met; increase to fingertip tight. Boil jars in boiling water canner for 20 minutes. Transfer jars to rack; let cool for 24 hours. Check that lids curve downward. Refrigerate any that do not and use within 3 weeks. Refrigerate after opening.

PEPPY SALSA...YOU CHOOSE THE HEAT!

Steps:

• In a large pot mix all ingredients well and simmer for one and a half hours.
• Stir occasionally and reduce to consistency of your liking.
• Place in sterilized jars.
• Wipe the rim of the jars with a very clean damp cloth.
• Put heated lids and rings on the jars and seal in water bath for 10-15 minutes.
• Yield is a wild guess, depending on jar size.

FRESH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Place first five ingredients in a food processor; pulse until peaches are coarsely chopped. Add chilies, vinegar, lime juice and pepper; pulse just until blended., Remove to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, until serving. Serve with chips.

PRESSURE COOKER PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in 2 cups peaches. Lock lid; make sure vent is closed. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 3 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer's directions., Stir tomato paste and remaining peaches into pressure cooker. Cool. Transfer to covered containers. (If freezing, use freezer-safe containers and fill to within 1/2 in. of tops.) Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen salsa in refrigerator before serving.