Apple Chile Salsa

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored and diced into small cubes, about 2 cups
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 grated lemon, zest of
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons citron tea (see note)
• 3 green onions, and green parts, finely chopped
• 1/2 serrano chili, seeded and minced, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a medium bowl, toss together the apple, bell pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, tea, onions, chile, cilantro, salt and black pepper. taste for seasoning and adjust with more chile, salt or black pepper. let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
• 2 make ahead: the salsa can be kept, covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours. allow it to come to room temperature before serving.