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Fresh Peach Jalapeño Salsa Recipe with Charred Corn and Cilantro Easy and Spicy

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A quick and vibrant salsa combining sweet peaches, smoky charred corn, spicy jalapeño, and fresh cilantro, perfect for summer gatherings or as a topping for grilled dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium fresh peaches, diced
  • 2 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded or with seeds, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup

Instructions

  1. Heat grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place husked ears of corn on grill or skillet and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes until kernels are charred with some blackened spots but not burnt. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Hold cooled corn upright on a cutting board and slice downwards to remove kernels, yielding about 1 to 1½ cups (150–225g).
  3. Remove pits from peaches and dice into ½-inch cubes.
  4. Slice jalapeño in half, remove seeds if desired, and finely mince.
  5. Finely dice 1/4 cup red onion.
  6. Roughly chop 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, avoiding thick stems.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine peaches, charred corn kernels, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
  8. Add lime juice, olive oil, and salt to taste. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  9. If peaches are not sweet enough, stir in 1 teaspoon honey or agave. Adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
  10. Cover and chill salsa for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid mushy salsa. Charring the corn adds essential smoky flavor. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat. Let salsa rest chilled for best flavor. Can pulse in food processor for smoother texture but chunkier is preferred.

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Keywords: peach salsa, jalapeño salsa, charred corn salsa, summer salsa, fresh salsa, spicy salsa, easy salsa recipe

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