My daughter recently came home from cooking class with fruit salsa and cinnamon chips. Since she wasn't very impressed with the school's fruit salsa recipe, she asked me if I happened to have a good fruit salsa recipe. Well, of course I did! However, I had completely forgotten about this Peach Pineapple Salsa recipe I created a few years ago (originally for a dessert taco recipe). So I dug it out of the archives...
This unique Pineapple Peach Fruit Salsa is a little spicy and a great winter or summer salsa, as it can be made with fresh or canned fruit. Serve this fruit salsa with cinnamon crisps, cookies, or crackers for dessert, as an appetizer or a topping on grilled fish, chicken, or pork! It's ready in 5 minutes. It makes a great appetizer, snack, or dessert! But what makes it unique is that it has a touch of spice.
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🥘 Ingredient Notes
Adding a little red chili sauce/spread/marinade to this fruit salsa elevates this canned pineapple salsa to an entirely new level!
- Lime juice. I use lime juice from concentrate.
- Canned sliced peaches. Make sure you buy the peaches in water NOT sugar.
- Blueberries. I use fresh or frozen.
- Canned Pineapple. You'll want to get the pineapple tidbits (NOT crushed pineapple). If you buy the chunks, you'll have to chop them into small pieces.
- Strawberry jam. I use a low-sugar strawberry jam.
- Red Chili spread/marinade/dip. This adds a spicy little zip to this salsa!
*Please see recipe card for a full list of ingredients and quantities
I was never much of a meat and fruit salsa gal until I tried THIS tropical fruit salsa with meat. It goes phenomenally well with chicken or fish but it was completely amazing on grilled pork! So if you are looking for a healthy and easy-to-make fruit salsa that’s a little different from the ordinary, give this one a try!
📖 Variations & Substitutions
- Dried cherries: you can substitute dried cranberries
- Lime juice: you can use fresh lime juice, but you'll need to double the amount
- Strawberry jam: you could substitute raspberry jam
- Red Chili sauce/spread: if you can't find this gourmet chili sauce, you can substitute another sweet chili sauce. Just make sure it doesn't have garlic in it
🔪 How to Make Peach Pineapple Fruit Salsa
This fruit salsa is so easy to make!
Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
Recipe Tips
- Perfect Texture. Chop the peaches and pineapple into uniformly small pieces to ensure every bite has a balanced mix of flavors. Avoid using crushed pineapple, as it can make the salsa too mushy.
- Balance the Sweetness and Spice. Taste your fruit before mixing; if the peaches or pineapple are particularly sweet, you can reduce the jam slightly or increase the chili spread for a more balanced sweet-and-spicy flavor.
- Use a Zester for Citrus Boost. For an extra burst of flavor, zest the lime before juicing it, and add a little of the zest (½ tsp) to the salsa. This enhances the citrusy brightness without adding more liquid.
- Drain Canned Fruit Thoroughly. To avoid a watery salsa, drain canned peaches and pineapple completely. You can also pat the fruit dry with a paper towel before chopping.
- Let the Salsa Rest. For the best flavor, let the salsa sit for at least 15-20 minutes after mixing. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
I love this fruit salsa because it isn't just a summer recipe- you can make it in the winter as well, using canned peaches and pineapple and even defrosted frozen blueberries (if you can't get your hands on fresh). I actually created this fruit salsa in the winter using canned fruit.
🌡️Storage
Store this fruit salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
It does not stand up to freezing. It can be made up to 2 days in advance.
👪 Serving Size
This easy fruit salsa recipe serves 6 (at about ¼ cup). However, you can half, double, or even triple the recipe by clicking on the serving number in the recipe card. Then select the number of servings you would like and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly.
🔢WW Points
If you're following the Weight Watchers program, this fruit salsa is an excellent low-point dessert or appetizer! This Pineapple Peach Salsa is 2 Weight Watchers points per serving.
❔ Recipe FAQ's
If you prefer a milder salsa, reduce or omit the red chili spread. For more heat, add extra chili sauce, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeño.
Drain the canned fruit thoroughly before mixing, and pat any fresh fruit dry with paper towels. If it’s still watery, let the salsa sit in a fine-mesh strainer for a few minutes to remove excess liquid.
This salsa is versatile! Serve it with:
Cinnamon crisps, cookies, or crackers as a snack or dessert.
Grilled chicken, pork, or fish as a fresh, fruity topping.
Yogurt or oatmeal for a healthy breakfast boost.
So if you are looking for an easy fruit salsa recipe, one that can be made in the winter or summer with fresh, canned, or frozen fruit, then you will love this Pineapple Peach Salsa!
🍰 More WW desserts (without artificial sweeteners)
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📋 Pineapple Peach Fruit Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon dried cherries *can substitute dried cranberries
- 1 398 ml can diced pineapple chunks (pineapple tidbits), drained fresh or canned
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (from concentrate)
- 1 398 ml can sliced peaches in water, drained fresh or canned -chopped
- 1 dry pint blueberries ** 551 mls
- 4 teaspoon low sugar strawberry jam
- 2 teaspoon red chili spread/marinade/dip
Serve with (optional):
- raincoast crisps
- arrowroot cookies
- cinnamon crisps
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and serve with crackers, cookies, homemade cinnamon crisps or on grilled meat.
Notes
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- Perfect Texture. Chop the peaches and pineapple into uniformly small pieces to ensure every bite has a balanced mix of flavors. Avoid using crushed pineapple, as it can make the salsa too mushy.
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- Balance the Sweetness and Spice. Taste your fruit before mixing; if the peaches or pineapple are particularly sweet, you can reduce the jam slightly or increase the chili spread for a more balanced sweet-and-spicy flavor.
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- Use a Zester for Citrus Boost. For an extra burst of flavor, zest the lime before juicing it, and add a little of the zest (½ tsp) to the salsa. This enhances the citrusy brightness without adding more liquid.
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- Drain Canned Fruit Thoroughly. To avoid a watery salsa, drain canned peaches and pineapple completely. You can also pat the fruit dry with a paper towel before chopping.
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- Let the Salsa Rest. For the best flavor, let the salsa sit for at least 15-20 minutes after mixing. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully
Reatta
How much is a serving? 1 tablespoon or 1/4 a cup?
Terri Gilson
Hi: A serving is the whole thing, divided by 6, which is about 1/4 cup.
Fiona Manoon
Thank you so much for sharing recipes.Great blog!!!
Nathalie from Savoureux Bonheur
I love fruit salsa! It so fresh and tasty and we can use it with almost everything! Your's looks absolutely delicious!
Terri Gilson
Thank you, Nathalie! Yes, I love that fruit salsa is so darn versatile!
Denise from Urb’n’Spice
Your Peach Pineapple Fruit Salsa recipe is perfect timing for all the seasonal fruit I have on hand at the moment although I love that you included tips using frozen fruit as well. It looks delicious, Terri!
Jo Vanderwolf
Sue and I just started Weight Watchers this week so I love that you have included the points with this! We have sooooo many fresh peaches available locally now so I feel like it would just be rude if I didn't make this! 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe, I'm excited to try it!
Elaine
I love fruit salsas and yours looks fabulous! I think it would be great at Christmas time with dried cranberries, don't you? Pinning!
Melissa
This would be the perfect salad to add to a summer picnic basket! So light and fresh, and I love how easy it is to make. I am going to have to try it on meat as you suggest, I have to admit I am how you used to be (ha!).
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Melissa! Yes, it will totally turn you when you try this fruit salsa on meat! I was even surprised it was able to turn me 🙂