QUINCE PEAR SALSA

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges