Cranberry Pineapple Salsa

A vibrant and festive salsa combining sweet roasted pineapple with tart cranberries, complemented by fresh cilantro and citrus juices. Perfect blend of sweet, tangy and savory flavors.

8 servings
2 hr

Ingredients

  • 1 whole pineapple
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Seville orange juice
  • 1 cup cilantro sprigs
  • coarsely chopped

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in upper third.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Toss pineapple and onion with oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large 4-sided sheet pan, then roast, stirring occasionally, until charred in spots, 40 minutes to 1 hour.

    50 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in 1/3 cup brown sugar.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Add hot roasted-pineapple mixture, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then stir in citrus juice. Season with brown sugar and salt. Cool, then stir in cilantro. Let stand, covered, 1 hour.

    60 min

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