Peach Blueberry Bites
Elegant fresh peach blueberry salsa bites are made with ripe fruit, fresh basil, and spooned over a crispy crostini toast spread with softened goat cheese.
Looking for a new and delicious fresh peach recipe??
When those gorgeous fresh fruits are in season, you need to add this amazing peach blueberry salsa recipe to your recipe rotation.
Though I love a big bowl of my spicy peach salsa with tortilla chips, this easy peach relish made with fresh blueberries, fresh basil is best served like a bruschetta over homemade crostini.
I served it as a fun appetizer with drinks to my husband one night and it quickly turned into dinner. We couldn't stop eating it!
One bite and you'll fall in love, too.
Why This is the Best Recipe
I love easy appetizers to serve with chilled drinks in the summer. This is the best peach blueberry salsa recipe because:
- Sweet and Spicy: The sweet fruits with a pinch of fresh jalapeño for kick have the perfect balance of flavors.
- Juicy and Crispy: Spoon the salsa over crispy crostini and the textures will pair perfectly together.
- Easy to Prep: This simple recipe couldn't be easier to make, wonderful for a lazy summer evening.
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Ingredients
This list of ingredients is short and sweet, you just really want to make sure they are at the peak of freshness!
- Fresh Peaches
- Fresh Blueberries
- Jalapeño
- Lemon
- Maple Syrup
- Fresh Basil
For serving:
- Crostini: Either homemade crostini or storebought
- Goat Cheese: Strongly recommend. If that makes you anxious, you could substitute softened cream cheese but I promise goat cheese is better.
Prep the Peach Blueberry Salsa
Wash and peel the peaches. Remove the pit and cut them into a small dice.
Wash and drain the blueberries.
Slice the jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds with a spoon. Slice the remaining pepper into a small minced dice.
Add the fruits and pepper to a mixing bowl. Drizzle the maple syrup and lemon juice over the top. Gently stir to combine.
Hand rip the basil and add it to the mixture.
Prep the Crostini
I included all the steps for making crostini in the recipe card below but if you want better step-by-step photos, you can see my full crostini recipe here.
Assemble the Appetizer
Arrange the serving platter with a bowl of the prepared peaches and blueberries in the center.
Set the crostini toasts around the bowl and add the goat cheese to the platter. Let it rest for a few minutes so the cheese softens.
To eat the peach bites, spread a thin layer of whipped goat cheese on top of a crostini and then add a hefty spoonful of this peach blueberry salsa right on top.
There are bits of minced jalapeño in there to keep it from being too sweet and the fresh basil rounds it all out with that "fresh from the garden" taste.
Serving Suggestions
I honestly made this my complete dinner with a glass of white wine one evening. What?? It has all the food groups!
To serve this as a summer party appetizer, I put the salsa in a bowl in the center, surrounded it with the crostini, and put the goat cheese container on the side.
Your friends can assemble whatever combo pleases them and the toasts stay properly crunchy.
More Elegant Appetizers
Looking for more delicious appetizers that would pair well with crostini? This easy roast beef crostini with horseradish sauce is a perfect fit, but you might also enjoy:
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Peach Blueberry Bites
Ingredients
For the Peach Blueberry Salsa
- 2 fresh ripe peaches diced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh basil ripped by hand
For Serving
- Goat cheese softened, or whipped goat cheese if you can find it
- Crostini homemade or store-bought
For the Homemade Crostini
- 1 baguette sliced into 2/3 inch pieces on an angle
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
Prep the Peach Blueberry Salsa
- In a small bowl, add the peaches, blueberries, jalapeño, lemon juice, maple syrup, and basil. Gently toss to combine.
Prepare the Homemade Crostini
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the baguette slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet and brush the tops with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and toasted. Remove and set aside.
To Serve
- Place the salsa bowl in the center of the tray, surround with the slightly cooled crostini, and put out the goat cheese with a spreader for your guests to build their own appetizers.
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I've made this twice in the last two weeks for different family events, and everyone has loved it! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!!!
I've made this twice in the last two weeks for different family events, and everyone has loved it! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!!!