Peach, Basil, Mozzarella Flatbread with Balsamic Reduction Recipe
A delightful Peach, Basil, and Mozzarella Flatbread topped with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction. This recipe combines ripe fresh peaches, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil on crispy flatbread, making a perfect appetizer or light meal bursting with fresh flavors and simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 flatbreads, serves 4 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread Base
- 2 large flatbread
- 1–2 Tablespoons olive oil
Toppings
- 1–2 fresh peaches, ripe, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 6–8 leaves)
Balsamic Reduction
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Balsamic Reduction: Pour the balsamic vinegar and honey into a deep skillet over medium heat. Allow it to cook and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces to slightly under 2 tablespoons. This should take approximately 15 minutes. The reduction should be thick and syrupy.
- Preheat the Oven: While the balsamic reduction is simmering, preheat your oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the flatbread.
- Prepare the Flatbread: Brush each flatbread lightly with olive oil to help create a crispy base and add flavor. Layer the flatbreads evenly with thinly sliced fresh mozzarella, followed by thin slices of ripe peach.
- Bake the Flatbread: Place the prepared flatbreads in the preheated oven and bake for 4-8 minutes. Bake just until the mozzarella melts, becomes bubbly, and the edges of the flatbread turn golden and crisp.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the flatbreads from the oven. Sprinkle generously with chopped fresh basil leaves, then drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet peaches for the best flavor contrast with the tangy balsamic reduction.
- You can prepare the balsamic reduction ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a vegetarian recipe, ensure the mozzarella is made without animal rennet.
- If you prefer, substitute flatbread with naan or pizza dough for a different texture.
- Watch the flatbread carefully while baking as ovens vary and cheese can quickly become overly browned or dry.
Keywords: peach flatbread, mozzarella flatbread, basil flatbread, balsamic reduction, summer appetizer, easy flatbread, vegetarian flatbread
