When the first peaches arrived in our stores several weeks ago, I bought a bagful and came home thinking I’d make a sweet confection with them. However, as it turned out I used my cache in a savory dish. I sliced the yellow peaches into thick wedges, marinated them in balsamic vinegar, and then arranged them on a purchased pizza crust along with pieces of creamy burrata, and thinly sliced red onions. Baked until the crust was golden and crisp and the cheese melted, this pizza was then removed from the oven and garnished with crispy sautéed prosciutto strips and torn basil leaves.
The combination of varying flavors– sweet, salty, and hot— is what makes this creation special. The peaches provide sweet notes while the burrata and prosciutto contribute salty accents. The red onions offer a bit of subtle heat. My spouse, who can be picky about pizza, was reluctant to try one topped with fruit, but after his first slice, he was won over by this delicious combo of tastes.
This recipe yields one 12-inch pizza (or two smaller rectangular ones), which at our house is enough for 2 to 3 servings along with salad for supper. You can double the recipe easily to accommodate more. (If you have two ovens, bake one in each, but if you’re working with a single oven, bake one pizza, take it out, and pop another one in while you savor the first.)
Add a salad of mixed greens tossed in vinaigrette dressing and a bowl of fresh cherries topped with scoops of vanilla or ginger ice cream for a quick dessert to round out this summer pizza meal!