Rosemary Roasted Peaches with Burrata                                   

Courtesy of Chef Debbie Evans, Peckish Pig                                                                   

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 6 firm peaches or nectarines
  • 6 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • pinch of Kosher salt
  • coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of balsamic reduction
  • 12 leaves of fresh basil for garnish
  • Burrata cheese, sliced

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 275° F.
  2. Slice peaches or nectarines in half.  Remove the pit.
  3. Place sprigs of fresh rosemary on the baking sheet.  Place fruit halves on top of the rosemary.
  4. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of the honey and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Roast in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on oven temperature.
  6. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
  7. Slice fruit as thin or thick as you prefer.  Place on a tray and drizzle with remaining olive oil, honey, the balsamic reduction.  Season to taste.  Top with basil leaves.
  8. Serve with slices of burrata cheese.

Tips:

This dish is good to eat solo or served with bread.

Burrata is a fresh, semi-soft Italian cheese known for its creamy, rich interior. It’s made from a solid mozzarella outer layer, filled with soft mozzarella curds and cream.