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Peach Caprese Skewers are an easy and elegant appetizer that takes minutes to make. Caprese salads are one of our favorites – we love the combination of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and sweet basil leaves. Our parents have a local farm stand near their house, so they are constantly bringing us fresh summer tomatoes and peaches.
Elaine had a few guests coming over, and some peaches ripening in the window. So she decided to whip up these skewers. The peaches give extra sweetness to the traditional caprese, and the red pepper flakes add just the right amount of heat.
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Peach Caprese Skewers
We put our spin on a caprese using ripe summer peaches! The juicy peach combined with the creamy mozzarella and sweet basil makes the perfect one-bite appetizer. We add a little bit of heat with the crushed red chiles (red pepper flakes).
ingredients
1 ripe peach
6 mozzarella ciliegine
6 large basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil
flaked sea salt
crushed red chiles
method
Step 1
Slice peach into 12 bite-sized pieces. Cut mozzarella ciliegine in half. Tear large leaves of basil in half (leave whole if using smaller basil).
Step 2
Assemble the skewers on cocktail picks: peach, basil, then mozzarella.
Step 3
Once all skewers are assembled, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch each of flaked sea salt and crushed red chiles. Arrange on platter and serve.
serving tips
The skewers can be assembled in advance, but we recommend waiting until just before serving to add the finishing touches (olive oil, sea salt, and crushed red chiles). Peach Caprese Skewers are a great appetizer for any summer gathering when peaches are in season. This recipe makes 12 skewers, so it’s easy to scale up for a larger crowd.
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Peach Caprese Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 ripe peach
- 6 mozzarella ciliegine
- 6 large basil leaves
- extra virgin olive oil
- flaked sea salt
- crushed red chiles
Instructions
- Slice peach into 12 bite-sized pieces. Cut mozzarella ciliegine in half. Tear large leaves of basil in half (leave whole if using smaller basil).
- Assemble the skewers on cocktail picks: peach, basil, then mozzarella.
- Once all skewers are assembled, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch each of flaked sea salt and crushed red chiles. Arrange on platter and serve.
