Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Pickled Peach Skewers: A Unique Summer Appetizer
By Ethan Parker
Servings
4
Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Pickled Peach Skewers can be prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients in 30 minutes or less. Prosciutto and pickled peaches provide flavor along with mozzarella for this appetizer. Skewer the dish to offer a convenient option that diners are likely to enjoy.
Ingredients include pickled peaches, prosciutto, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, and a homemade dressing. Pickled peaches add sweetness and acidity to the salad. Tips for success include using fresh peaches and top-quality prosciutto.
To prepare skewers, select colorful peaches wrapped with prosciutto. A common mistake is letting the peaches soak in the brine for too long, making them softer. If the brine dressing is separated, mix before serving to ensure dressing and other ingredients are well combined.
These skewers are good as appetizers. They are best eaten immediately but can be made ahead of time. Leftover skewers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days in an airtight container. These skewers are best eaten fresh.
What makes this special
- Can be made in 30 minutes or less with typical grocery items and suitable for impromptu gatherings.
- Five ingredients combine to make a flavorful dish that is sweet, sour, and salty in each bite.
- Good for picnic and party foods because they are portable and easy for guests to eat without utensils.
- Fresh peaches in season can be added for taste, and pickled peaches can be used as a unique addition to a traditional caprese salad.
- The plain dressing can be used as a salad and grilled meat topping. It's a useful pantry staple for summer cooking.
- Impaling food adds appeal to an appetizer and makes it more appealing as a dish.
Ingredients
- •6 small ripe peaches (pitted and quartered)
- •1 cup white balsamic vinegar
- •½ cup white vinegar
- •1 cup water
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •2 tablespoons honey
- •8 oz mozzarella pearls
- •4 oz prosciutto
- •12 count basil leaves
- •3 tablespoons pickling liquid
- •¼ cup olive oil
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 sprig rosemary
- •3 sprigs thyme
- •salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Place peaches and herbs in a large jar or container with a lid.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine white balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, kosher salt, and honey. Heat over medium heat and stir until the salt and honey dissolve.
- 3
Add cold water to the vinegar mixture and stir.
- 4
Pour the pickling liquid over the peach slices, making sure they are submerged. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- 5
Remove peach slices from pickling liquid, reserving the liquid and herbs.
- 6
Wrap the peach slices with prosciutto and skewer with basil and mozzarella pearls.
- 7
In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and whisk until emulsified.
- 8
Drizzle dressing over skewers and serve.
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