This quick and easy cherry salsa is a simple mixture of cherry jam and a can of diced tomatoes with chilies, that can be customized with more add-in's for extra flavor.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Condiments
Yield: 2cups
Author: TheMakeYourOwnZone.com
Ingredients:
1/2cupCherry Jam or Fruit Spread
114.5 oz canDiced tomatoes with green chilies(do not drain)
1TblTomato Paste
Optional Add-In's
1/4cupDiced Onion
1/4tspMinced Garlic(dried or fresh)
PinchRed Pepper Flakes
Instructions:
Combine the jam and the can of diced tomatoes with chilies in a mixing bowl. Then stir in the tomato paste for some extra thickening.
You can also add in some diced onions or minced garlic for extra flavor.
I like the amount of heat with just the diced chilies in the can of tomatoes but if you like things spicier, a pinch or two of red pepper flakes can be added as well.
Keep the finished salsa in the refrigerator. This recipes makes about 2 cups and will last in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.
Notes:
Note: Leftover tomato paste after you open a can can be transferred to a small ziploc bag or other container and frozen for future use.