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Cranberry Pineapple Salsa

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Cranberry Pineapple SalsaDitte Isager

Cranberries might seem out of place in a salsa, but their zesty crunch anchors this mix of roasted pineapple, onion, and cilantro. Besides, what would Thanksgiving be without cranberries?

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    2 3/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1

(4-pounds) pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1

medium onion, chopped

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

1

(12-ounces) bag fresh cranberries (3 1/2 cups; not frozen)

1

/3 cup packed dark brown sugar, or to taste

1

/4 cup Seville orange juice (or 2 tablespoon each of fresh lime juice and regular orange juice)

1

cup packed cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in upper third.

    Step 2

    Toss pineapple and onion with oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large 4-sided sheet pan, then roast, stirring occasionally, until charred in spots, 40 minutes to 1 hour.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in 1/3 cup brown sugar.

    Step 4

    Add hot roasted-pineapple mixture, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then stir in citrus juice. Season with brown sugar and salt. Cool, then stir in cilantro. Let stand, covered, 1 hour.