Apples With Lime
Ingredients
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- 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.