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Vibrant Peach Cherry Salsa

A colorful and refreshing salsa made with ripe peaches and cherries, balanced with jalapeño heat and lime brightness, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 60

Ingredients
  

Core Ingredients
  • 2 large ripe peaches Freestone variety for easy pit removal.
  • 1 cup fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved Bing, Rainier, or any sweet variety.
  • 1 jalapeño, finely minced Seeds and ribs removed for medium heat.
  • 1/3 cup red onion, very finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped Substitute fresh mint if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice About 1 lime.
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon honey Acacia or wildflower recommended.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pinch cayenne Optional for additional heat.
  • pinch ground cumin Optional for earthy depth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the peaches under cold water and pat dry. Score a shallow X in the bottom of each peach. Drop them into boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water for 60 seconds. Peel off skin.
  2. Halve each peach and remove the pit. Cut each half into strips about 8mm wide, then cut across those strips to produce small, uniform cubes approximately 8–10mm across.
  3. Pit the cherries using the bottle-and-chopstick method or a cherry pitter. Halve each pitted cherry and place in the bowl with the diced peach.
  4. Mince the jalapeño as finely as possible and dice the red onion as finely as possible.
  5. Add the minced jalapeño and red onion to the bowl with the peach and cherry.
  6. Add the finely chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and salt. Gently fold everything together using a large spoon.
  7. Taste the salsa and adjust lime juice, cayenne, or salt as needed.
  8. Allow the salsa to rest covered at room temperature for 15–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Salsa does not freeze well. Adjust flavors before serving.