SPICY FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON SUGAR PITA CHIPS

Spicy Fruit Salsa With Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips image

Provided by Judy-Jude

Categories Sauces

Time 42m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 cups rhubarb, coarsely chopped
1 cup frozen tart cherries, drained,coarsely chopped
1 cup zucchini, shredded,drained and squeeze out excess moisture
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 package pita bread
4 -5 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl combine brown sugar, honey and balsamic vinegar.
Add next 9 ingredients and combine well.
Transfer to serving dish and garnish with slice of orange and sprig of mint.
Serve with Sugar/Cinnamon Chips.
Combine sugar, cinnamon and (cayenne, if using) in a small bowl.
Split each pita bread into two halves.
Score with sharp knife, but don't cut completely through.
Spread each half lightly with butter.
Sprinkle each half with cinnamon/sugar mixture.
Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degree oven for 7-10 minutes or until lightly brown.
Cool and break into pieces.
Serve with Salsa.