Apple, Green Onion, and Jalapeño Salsa

This sweet and mild salsa goes exceptionally well with the Cumin-Scented Beet Latkes recipe I posted on this site. Both are from Bon Appétit Magazine (December 2004).

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs fuji apples, peeled, halved, cored (about 3 large)
• 1⁄2 cup  minced green onion
• 2  tablespoons  minced seeded jalapeno chiles
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 4  teaspoons  packed finely grated lemon peel

Directions

1. Coarsely grate apples into strainer set over large bowl. Press and turn apples to drain off excess juices.
2. Transfer apples to medium bowl; stir in green onions and chiles.
3. Whisk lemon juice, honey, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend; mix into apples. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.