Quince Pear Salsa

Name: Quince Pear Salsa
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 2 medium quinces, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 medium pears, peeled and chopped; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Our Test Kitchen suggests you try this pretty, peach-colored salsa, flavored with quince, ginger and jalapeno. It makes a nice accompaniment to pork and chicken entrees. Or try it with chips for a tangy appetizer.

Ingredients

2 medium quinces, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring quinces and juices to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pears; cover and simmer 2-3 minutes longer or until quinces are tender. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.
Stir in the onion, jalapeno, ginger, honey and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 33 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Quince Salsa in Light & Tasty October/November 2007