Ferragosto is Italy’s mid-summer holiday when everyone takes off for the seashore or mountains and enjoys some relief from the heat of the summer. Italians celebrate with cooling summertime dishes, fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood and small plates, picnics in the park and packed lunches. This dish fits right in with an incredible combination of summertime flavors and a unique way to entertain at the grill.
Summer Peaches and Burrata
Living along the southern shore of Lake Michigan means we’re in driving distance to Michigan’s annual peach harvest. August is the month for juicy Michigan Peaches with festivals and peach picking all across the state!
Ingredients:
3-4 peaches
10 slices of prosciutto
1 baguette
One large burrata cheese
A few leaves of fresh mint and basil
A handful of toasted pistachios
Spoonful of basil pesto
Wildflower honey
Extra virgin olive oil
Method:
Slice the peaches into quarters and brush with a little olive oil. Grill for about 2 min on each side or until grill marks appear and peaches are slightly caramelized. Remove from heat. Arrange grilled peaches each on a platter with burrata cheese in center. Scatter a handful of pistachios over the top of the cheese and garnish with a few leaves of mint and basil.
Slice baguettes and brush with a little olive oil. Grill or toast until the bread slices are golden & crispy. Add grilled bread slices to platter and tuck in prosciutto slices between the peaches.
Lightly drizzle pesto over peaches, garnish with fresh mint, and more chopped toasted pistachios. Serve with a side of wildflower honey for drizzling.
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