Personally, I am still in shock that it is December.  The Christmas festivities are in filling the calendar.    So if you are looking for a quick make ahead appetizer this holiday season; there is no need to look any further.  This cranberry salsa is not only delicious and simple but can even be made the day before. 

Cranberry Salsa

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 small apple, cubed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and quartered
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 Tbls. chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup superfine sugar
1 Tbls. fresh lime juice
1 Tbls. canola oil
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:

Pulse first 3 ingredients in a food processor 4 times or just until coarsely chopped, stopping to scraped down sides as needed.  Transfer to a bowl; stir in green onion and cilantro.

Add sugar, lime juice, oil and salt; stirring well.  Cover and chill 2-24 hours.  Stir before serving.

Serve with sweet potato chips or cinnamon sugar pita chips.  This is also delicious pour over a brick of cream cheese.

*Recipe from 2012 Christmas with Southern Living