Summer Peach Caprese Over Toasted Bread

I had a deep craving for caprese a few weeks ago so I went into my garden to pick some cherry tomatoes and basil. Unfortunately, the tomatoes weren’t as ripe as I would have liked so I left them on the vine. With caprese still on the brain, I had to pivot. To my luck, I quickly remembered that I had a fresh, juicy peach in the kitchen. I had never made caprese with peaches before but knew the pairing would be delicious. With a new game plan, I picked some fresh mint and sage to go with the basil and headed back inside to whip up lunch.

INGREDIENTS

• Fresh Mozzarella [ 15 Ciliegine or 4 Ovoline ] 
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil [ 1/4 Cup ] 
• Garlic Powder [A Sprinkling – About 1/2 Teaspoon ]
• Dried Oregano [ A Sprinkling – About 1/4 Teaspoon ] 
• Crushed Red Pepper [ A Sprinkling – About 1/4 Teaspoon ] *Optional* 
• Pink Salt [ A Few Sprinkles – About 1/8 Teaspoon] 
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper [ A Few Turns of the Mill ]
• A Ripe Peach [ 1 ]
• Fresh Basil [ 4 – 6 Leaves ]
• Fresh Mint [ 4 – 6 Leaves ] *Optional but Recommended*
• Fresh Sage [ 2 – 3 Leaves ] *Optional*
• Sourdough / Baguette / A Hearty Bread [ 2 Large Slices ]

TOOLS

• Cutting Board
• Sharp Knife
• Toaster
• A Bowl or Dish
• Tablespoon for Mixing
• Measuring Spoons if You Prefer Not to Eyeball It

EXTRAS

• A glass of rosé or white wine

YIELD

This recipe feeds 2 people. Simply double or triple the ingredients to make more.

Step One

Have fun! 

Step Two

Create a marinade for your fresh mozzarella balls by mixing the extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Step Three

If you are using Ovoline (larger balls of cheese) cut them into four quarters or even sixths. If you are using Ciliegine (smaller balls of cheese) keep them whole or slice them in half.

Step Four

Add the mozzarella into the marinade, and use a spoon to make sure that all the cheese has been covered in the herbed, olive oil. Cover the bowl and place the cheese in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes.

Step Five

Slice your peach into thin half moon pieces, Set them aside.

Chiffonade or rough chop your basil, sage, & mint. Set them aside.

Step Six

Toast two slices of bread until they are slightly browned.

Step Seven

Remove your marinated cheese from the fridge & start loading your toast!
> Spoon some of the herbed, olive oil onto the the warm bread.
> Next, lay some peach slices onto the toast.
> Place the mozzarella between the slices of peach.
> Sprinkle everything with the chopped herbs.
> Drizzle the completed toasts with the remaining herbed, olive oil.
> Slice the toasts in half or keep them as is.

Step Eight

Enjoy this super scrumptious, sweet & savory, summer treat!

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Happy Eating!