Easy Naturally Fermented Apple Salsa

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 2 Apples, large crisp
  • 1/2 inch Ginger, fresh
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • 1/2 Red onion, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2-3 large, crisp apples
• ½ large red onion (or about ½ cup packed), finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno
• ½ inch fresh ginger (optional)
• ½ tsp. allspice
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp. salt
• Approximately 2 cups water

Directions

• Start with a clean 1L (or quart) jar with a lid. I love Fido and mason jars most.
• Core and cube or chop apples into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl.
• Add finely chopped red onions.
• De-seed and slice jalapeno in 4 or more pieces and add to bowl.
• Add ginger (whole) to bottom of jar as you just want the flavor to infuse your salsa.
• Add your lemon juice and allspice to the mixing bowl and mix all your ingredients together.
• Pack your salsa mixture into the jar. Now is the time to add a weight if youre using one--although its not essential, it can help apples stay under the brine and gain the best flavor.
• Mix salt and water together, and pour over into packed jar. If there isnt enough water to cover, add a little more. You want to only leave about an inch of space in the jar.
• Close jar tightly and let ferment for 24-48 hours at room temperature, then move to fridge. It should be a bit bubbly, and smell awesome!
• Enjoy chilled!