Peach caprese with basil as a fresh summer recipe for warm days, barbecue evenings and light cuisine
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Peach caprese with basil

Peach clefts are briefly grilled and served with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and a balsamic honey dressing. Mature, but firm peaches retain their shape on the grill; mozzarella and basil are added on the plate. Nectarines also work, Burrata makes the caprese particularly creamy.

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Total time 15 min
Calories 320 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Prepare peach caprese with basil

Mature, but firm peaches retain their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil only on the plate. Peach clefts are grilled briefly and prepared with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and a balsamic honey dressing. Nectarines also work, Burrata makes the caprese particularly creamy.

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Recipe

Peach caprese with basil

Peach splits are briefly grilled and served with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and a balsamic honey dressing. Mature but firm peaches retain their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil only on the plate.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Peaches: cut into wedges. Mozzarella: pluck off leaves. Cherry tomatoes: halve. Basil: pluck off leaves.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Peach clefts are grilled briefly and served with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic honey dressing.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Mature, but firm peaches keep their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil only on the plate.

  4. 4

    Serving

    Place peach, tomato and mozzarella overlapping on a plate. Place basil, olive oil and the final seasoning just before serving.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Peach caprese with basil

Important for peach caprese with basil

Mature, but firm peaches keep their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil only on the plate.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Nectarines work the same way, Burrata makes the caprese particularly creamy.

Nutrition per serving

320kcal
20.0 gCarbohydrates
14.0 gProtein
21.0 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Peach caprese with basil

Weigh the peaches, prepare mozzarella and prepare cherry tomatoes separately. Start the main cooking process for peach caprese with basil only afterwards.

Mature, but firm peaches keep their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil only on the plate.

Cool peach caprese covered with basil. Important for texture: Mature but firm peaches retain their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil only on the plate. Eat leftovers as possible the following day.

Nectarines work the same way, Burrata makes the caprese particularly creamy.

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