Mango and Pear Guacamole

This type of fruity guacamole is popular in the central Mexican states of Morelos and Guanajuato and do not include the cilantro common in other regions.

Mango and Pear Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped
  • 1/3 cup peeled cubed (1/2 inch) mango
  • 1/4 cup peeled cubed (1/2 inch) Anjou pear

Instructions
 

  • With a large mortar (such as a molcajete) and pestle (or tejolote), mash onion, jalapeno, and salt until smooth and juicy. Add avocado, and mash slightly (avocado should remain somewhat chunky). Stir in mango and pear. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adapted from Martha Stewart