Apples With Lime
Ingredients
- 4 apples – medium; cored and cut into 8 wedges each
- 2 limes – juiced
- 1 tsp chile piquín powder
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1.
Rinse the apples and limes. Core the apples and cut each into 8 wedges; leave the peel on.
- 2.
Place the apple wedges in a large bowl and pour the lime juice over them. Toss until every piece is lightly coated, 30–60 seconds.
- 3.
Sprinkle the chile piquín powder and fine sea salt evenly over the apples. Toss again until the seasoning is well distributed, 15–30 seconds.
- 4.
Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, then serve immediately while crisp and juicy.
Apples with lime is a bright, refreshing street-style fruit snack that balances crisp sweetness with tangy citrus and a gentle kick of heat. The lime juice wakes up the natural flavor of the apples while keeping their texture snappy, and a light dusting of chile and salt brings contrast and depth. It’s quick to assemble, endlessly snackable, and as at home in a lunchbox as it is on a party platter.
Rooted in Mexico’s beloved tradition of fruta con chile y limón, this preparation reflects how vendors and home cooks dress seasonal fruit with fresh lime, ground chile, and a pinch of salt. While jícama, mango, and pineapple are classics, apples are a common addition that takes especially well to the tart-lime and chile pairing. The combination has spread widely through markets and home kitchens across Mexico and beyond, celebrated for its simple technique and vibrant flavor profile.