Sweet and Spicy Fresh Pear Salsa
I love salsa, it may as well be a food group (really anything tomato based), throw some fruit into the mix and it’s an instant siesta in my mouth! One of my favourite treats is chips and salsa; so today I wanted to share a yummy Sweet and Spicy Fresh Pear Salsa recipe with you that is on the top of my list.
This pear salsa recipe is one of those things I make when I have a bunch of stuff in the fridge that is getting on the withery side, and of course in the early fall when tomatoes and pears are abundant. It can be executed in a few ways- the dump a bunch of stuff in a pot and let boil its heart out, then eat it all in one sitting (which is usually my method), or follow the recipe and preserve it for enjoying down the road.
- 9 cups peeled chopped tomato (approx 10 tomatoes)
- 6 cups peeled chopped pear (approx 7-8 pears)
- 2 cups onion
- 3 green peppers
- 3 red peppers
- Jalapeno pepper seeded and minced (optional)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- ½ cup of sugar
- ½ cup of vinegar
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Dash of Tabasco to taste
- Add all ingredients to a large pot
- Bring to a rapid boil, reduce heat to medium high and continue to boil for 20 mins.
- Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 1 hour until pears have softened, but still maintain their shape.
- Allow to cool and serve
This fresh Pear Salsa is so yummy, you’re more than likely going to want to save some for later. It will stay fresh in the fridge for a few weeks, but if you’d like to preserve it for enjoying when tomatoes and pears are out of season you can find a step by step canning guide on the Bernardin website.
The juicy pears and the yummy blend of spices create an ultra delicious sweet and spicy salsa blend, perfect for dipping, used as a salad dressing, or as a condiment on your favourite meat dish.
Plus this pear salsa recipe is perfect for Weight Watchers, very low (to no) in points and a perfect addition to salad!
Enjoy!
You might like these other delicious dishes-
Thai Nacho Dip
I’m creating a list of cool new salsas to try this summer – pinning this!
I love salsa with fruit in the mix and this looks yummy! I’m saving this recipe to make sometime soon!
Thanks so much for linking up with Share The Wealth Sunday!
xoxo
Lisa
Wow! That looks incredible. I’m so impressed. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you stopping by to party with us. We hope to see you, tonight at 7 pm. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
This looks great! Thanks for linking up to Tasty Tuesday! I hope that you’ll link up again this week. I’ve pinned this to the Creative K Pinterest board.
Okay…this is a MUST TRY! It looks fantastic, and I love pears. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we’re looking forward to what you have to share next week. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
I hadn’t heard of pear salsa before – I will have to share this with my salsa loving friends! Thanks for sharing with #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup 6/7/15
Have you canned this using hot water bath? Or only with a pressure canner?
I actually just put it in the jars really hot, and heat the lids in hot water, once they sit they seal themselves.
When you red peppers and green peppers do you mean bell peppers?
yes, bell peppers. Sorry that wasn’t clear