How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Sour Cherry And Nectarine Salsa ?

You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart (4 cups) fresh sour cherries, pitted and halved, with juice (or substitute 1 quart frozen pitted sour cherries, whole and unthawed), 2 nectarines, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and more.

Is Sour Cherry And Nectarine Salsa suitable as snacks & appetizers?

Yes, Sour Cherry And Nectarine Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Sour Cherry And Nectarine Salsa ?

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Sour Cherry And Nectarine Salsa Recipe

Name: Sour Cherry And Nectarine Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart (4 cups) fresh sour cherries, pitted and halved, with juice (or substitute 1 quart frozen pitted sour cherries, whole and unthawed); 2 nectarines, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup); 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Try this homemade Sour Cherry And Nectarine Salsa recipe the whole family will love. Made with sour cherries, nectarines, sugar and freshly squeezed lim…

This Sour Cherry And Nectarine Salsa relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as sugar, freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro and salt. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 74 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Snacks & Appetizers

Servings: persons

1 quart (4 cups) fresh sour cherries, pitted and halved, with juice (or substitute 1 quart frozen pitted sour cherries, whole and unthawed)
2 nectarines, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
74 kcal
Category
Snacks & Appetizers

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