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Pear Party Salsa

Source: USA Pears and Pear Bureau Northwest

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Scrumptious, sweet salsa that will be a party favorite. Use a tart apple variety for best results.

Makes
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium pear, cored and finely chopped
  • 1 medium apple, cored and finely chopped
  • 2 kiwifruits, cored and finely chopped
  • 1 medium orange, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey*
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • cinnamon graham crackers (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine pear, apple, kiwifruit, and orange in a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Pour honey and lemon juice over fruit and gently toss.
  4. Scoop up bites of fruit salsa using bites of cinnamon graham crackers (optional).

Notes

*Children under the age of one should not consume honey. Frozen or canned fruit (such as pears) can be substituted for fresh Other materials needed: paring knife measuring spoons cutting board fruit peeler slotted spoon medium-sized bowl Learn more about: Pears Apples Kiwifruits Oranges Lemons

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