Learn how to make Nectarine Guacamole – a bright take on classic guac with sweet summer nectarines, lime, and herbs. It’s the ultimate summer dip recipe! Try this guacamole with chips as a snack by the pool or lake, or make it as a side for taco night!
It’s stone fruit season, and the grocery stores are full of nectarines, plums, pluots, peaches, apricots, plumcots, and more!! Yes, I’m very excited about it. I love all of the stone fruits because they can vary hugely in texture and flavor. For example, plums can have a tart skin and sweet flesh, but they can get a little mushy. Nectarines, on the other hand, have a firmer flesh, making them perfect for guacamole.
Guacamole purists, feel free to leave your hate comments below (lol). No, this is not an authentic guacamole, and it does not pretend to be! Guacamole first originated in Mexico before Mexico was even a country. It was invented by the Aztecs, in fact! But I like to think that if they had juicy summer nectarines in that area back then, they’d like this Nectarine Guacamole too ;) Enjoy!!
For more delicious dips, try my Peach Salsa, this crazy good + unique Spinach Dip, or this Creamy Jalapeño Sauce!
Nectarine Guacamole
Ingredients
- 4 Ripe Avocados pitted
- 2 Limes juiced
- 1 1/2 Cups Cubed Nectarine from about 2 nectarines
- 1 Jalapeño diced
- 1/2 Red Onion diced
- 1/3 Cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Fresh-Cracked Black Pepper or more, to taste
- 1 Tsp Honey or more, to taste
Instructions
- To begin, prep all of your ingredients as directed above. Note that if you want the guacamole to be less spicy, remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeño before dicing it.
- For the avocados, cut them in half and remove the pits. From here I like to cut the avocado while it's still in its skin, then scoop it out with a spoon. This helps it mash more evenly. However, you can skip this step if you'd like.
- Mash the avocado using a potato masher, a large fork, or a mortar and pestle. I like to leave my avocado a little chunky.
- Add in the lime juice, and stir well (this helps the avocado from browning).
- Then, add in the rest of the ingredients, and mix well. Taste, and adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- This guacamole will keep in the fridge, directly covered with plastic wrap so that it does not come into contact with the air, for about 1-2 days.
- For a spicier guacamole, use serrano peppers instead of jalapeños. For a milder guacamole, use green bell pepper instead.
Nutrition
Nectarine Guacamole FAQs
How long will this Nectarine Guacamole last?
This guacamole will last in the fridge for 1-2 days, as long as you cover it directly and tightly with plastic wrap, so that it does not come into contact with air. This will help prevent browning.
What are the ingredients of guacamole?
The traditional ingredients of guacamole can vary depending on who you ask. The most common answer I’ve seen online from Mexican sources is: avocados, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, salt and lime juice. However, some people say that you MUST add garlic, while others also advocate for cumin as well. This Nectarine Guacamole clearly isn’t authentic, but it has the base recipe at its heart!
How did the Aztecs make guacamole?
The Aztecs made guacamole by mashing it with a mortar and pestle. Its original name was Āhuacamolli, which translates to “avocado sauce”. You can absolutely still mash up your avocado with a mortar and pestle if you have one. However, I like to use a potato masher because it’s a bit more convenient!
What are nectarines? What is the difference between nectarines and peaches?
Let’s talk about nectarines (Prunus persica) and peaches (also Prunus persica). Yes, they are the same plant – except one has the gene turned off that causes fuzzy skin (nectarine).
Are nectarines just fuzzless peaches?
Yes! Botanically they are the same plant.
What fruit is guacamole made out of?
Guacamole is made out of avocados, which are technically a fruit! Funnily enough, though, even though they have a hard pit, avocados are not stone fruits like peaches or nectarines. In fact, they are actually (botanically) berries!
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