Baked Nectarines and Cherries with Burrata
Summer time is the best time of year, made even tastier by this sweet and savory stone fruit dish! Nectarines and cherries baked with a little bit of balsamic vinegar and honey to elevate the sweetness. A little salt and pepper, fresh basil and burrata cheese make for a savory dish that takes only a few minutes in the oven.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 3 whole nectarines, cored, pitted and cut into eighths
- 5 ounces sweet cherries, pitted and cut in half
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1.5 tablespoons honey, divided
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 8 ounces fresh burrata cheese
- 1 ounce fresh basil ribbons
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange the fruit on parchment paper on a baking sheet. Drizzle with half of the balsamic, olive oil and about half of the honey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, reserving some for serving later. Bake for 25-30 minutes until softened.
- Remove from the oven and arrange on a serving tray. Place burrata in the middle, then top with fresh basil, remaining salt, pepper, olive oil, honey and balsamic. Dig in!
- This is best served fresh, but will keep for up to 2 days in the fridge.
Notes
- This dish is best enjoyed right away. If you need to save any leftovers, eat it within 2 days tops after preparing it.
- You can swap nectarines for peaches if you prefer.
- You can use mozzarella cheese instead of burrata if you'd like.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 1mg