Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of burrata cheese topped with a sweet and tangy tomato-peach jam, served with a hint of basil on crusty bread or crostini. This appetizer is a perfect balance of flavors for a summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Burrata Cheese:
- 8 ounces fresh burrata cheese
Tomato-Peach Jam:
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large ripe peach, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- Crusty bread or crostini for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped tomatoes, chopped peach, granulated sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove from heat and let the jam cool to room temperature.
- Place the burrata on a serving plate and spoon the tomato-peach jam over the top.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or crostini.
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until the mixture thickens and the fruit breaks down.
Notes
- The jam can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces burrata with jam
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
