Grilled Peach Bruschetta – Sweet, savory, tangy, crisp, and creamy perfectly describes bruschetta. Slices of crusty, toasted baguette are topped with goat cheese, peaches, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
This easy appetizer recipe is a deliciously simple appetizer or snack.
My husband and I love to cook and entertain. But, one key to successfully entertaining, even if you enjoy cooking, is to keep it simple. At least, keep most recipes simple and choose one star of the meal. For this reason, I have a handful of favorite and easy appetizer, side, and dessert recipes. We tend to let the entree be the harder recipe.
During the summer, I incorporate fresh produce whenever I can and Grilled Peach Bruschetta is always a popular appetizer to serve. It’s quick, easy, bright, and light.
Grilled Peach Bruschetta Tips
- Slice your baguette either in round or diagonal slices. They need to be small.
- You can toast them in the oven or grill it. However, I prefer it browned in a skillet on the stove.
- This Grilled Peach Bruschetta is tasty with either basil or mint.
- As well, fresh mozzarella is a great substitute for goat cheese. If you really want to get crazy use blue cheese!
- The combination of honey and balsamic reduction makes a nice sweet, tangy combination. You can use one or both.
If you’re a cheese fan (and a peach fan), make this recipe stat! This dish is perfect for a summertime party and sharing.
Grilled Peach Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 3 to 6 tablespoons olive oil you'll need olive oil for the baguette and peaches
- 5-6 ounce baguette
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 4 peaches sliced
- 3 to 4 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 3 to 4 tablespoon balsamic reduction balsamic reduction recipe OR purchase balsamic reduction
- 2 to 3 basil leaves cut or torn small
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the bread
- Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch slices.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat.
- Add 3 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet.
- Add the bread. Don't overcrowd the pan. Watch the bread closely so as not to burn.
- Cook on one side until golden brown. Turn, add more oil if necessary, and cook the second side.
- Remove to a wire rack or paper towel.
For the peaches
- Heat grill, griddle, or skillet to medium-low.
- Smear the grill or pan with olive oil.
- Place peaches on the grill or pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side. You want them heated through but not mushy.
- Remove from heat and dice.
Put it together
- Spread goat cheese in a thin layer on the toasted baguette bread.
- Spoon chopped peaches over cheese and top with chopped basil.
- Drizzle honey and balsamic reduction over the top.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Serve as snack, starter, or appetizer.
Notes
Nutrition
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Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
Peaches REALLY improve everything lately. They work so well in savory-ish dishes!! The bruschetta is gorgeous, Paula!
Paula says
Thanks Heather! I think so too, I am beginning to like fruits in savory dishes.
Diane Balch says
I have really been into cooked peaches… this sounds wonderful.
Paula says
Thanks Diane! Me too, I used to like them except in cobblers, but like them more and more.
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says
Wow Paula, love this combination. The sweet from the peaches and salty from the feta sounds awesome! Great appetizer, pinning and sharing! 🙂
Paula says
Thank you Krista! I like feta with just about anything! Thanks for sharing!
Min says
Mmm…peaches…I miss Georgia peaches. I went to school In Atlanta and remember eating them like there’s no tomorrow. Peaches and balsamic really pair well together, don’t they?
Paula says
Yes, I love the combo, and I could drink balsamic reduction, I think 🙂
marcie@flavorthemoments says
This looks fresh and delicious, Paula! I’m in love with fresh peaches right now.
Paula says
Me too Marcie, I’ve eaten them plain, grilled and in salads the last few days, but sadly I don’t have any more right now 🙁
Amy | Club Narwhal says
Paula, I’ve never grilled peaches before but I imagine it would bring out their summer sweetness to perfection. Next time I pull out the panini grill I’m going to throw some peaches on it to make this bruschetta 🙂
Paula says
A panini grill would be perfect! Grilling makes them really sweet and yummy, let me know when you try them!
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
Hi Paula. Love this idea. Pinning this one to my “Peachy” board.
Cindy Eikenberg says
Yum, Paula – this looks delish! Summer fruit is just so awesome, isn’t it? I love peaches and what a great idea to use them in a savory dish. Love it! Pinning and buffering! 🙂 Have a fabulous Wednesday!
Paula says
Thanks Cindy, yes, I love fruit too. I like it raw best of all. And, my tomatoes are in right now so we’ve had tomatoes every day. yum!