Celebrate the end of the summer season by highlighting the best of the produce from this special time of the year. This produce grew sweet and delicious in the heat of the Summer sun and tickles the taste buds with memories of summer fun even as the evenings get cooler. This appetizer is an easy-to-assemble dish that is perfect for your next dinner alfresco or impromptu meal with friends.

If you’ve followed my blog for long you know I like EASY recipes that are more assembly situations than full days of cooking. I do sometimes get involved in my meal plans (for instance my 7 course Italian dinners!) but, especially while entertaining at home, I really value quick to assemble, delightful dishes that don’t take all my time and energy. Let’s be real, you know I’m cleaning the house until the very last minute anyways. This peach and corn bruschetta dish is inspired by my favorite flavors from the end of summer and the desire for quick to assemble!

Peach & Corn Bruschetta Appetizer

This recipe makes around 30 individual bruschetta bites. This is dependant of course on the size of your baguettes and portions on your toasts. Like I said, I’m more of an assembly gal! 😉 But, it does make a hearty amount!

Ingredients:

• 2 Peaches
• 4 ears of corn (or 16 oz of corn)
• Tablespoon of butter or oil
• 1 cup of heirloom cherry tomatoes (or any ripe cherry tomato will do)
• 2-3 large balls of burrata – I used 3 because I like burrata!
• basil shredded
• pesto
• olive oil
• balsamic glaze
• salt & pepper
• Ciabatta Bread or baguette  sliced into small bite sized pieces and toasted. I did around 2 inch wide and 1/4 inch depth on my cuts. To toast, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and toast in a 400 degree oven around 10 minutes.

Directions:

1. Dice up peaches.
2. Dice up cherry tomatoes.
3. Slice corn from cob and then cook in pan with a pad of butter or tablespoon of canola oil. Let the corn sit in the pan with infrequent stirring so that it can get a good char on it. A good shortcut here is to buy frozen corn or frozen pre-charred corn that you simply. have to heat! Trader Joe’s has a great frozen Charred Corn.
4. Mix the corn, peaches, and cherry tomato in a bowl. It is okay if the corn is a touch hot.
5. Top toasted bread with a spoonful of the above mixture. Repeat until all are topped.
6. Break up the burrata and top each of the bruschetta bites with burrata. (This is a messy job, but so worth it!) Get a good amount on each piece.
7. Mix two tablespoons of pre-made pesto with 2 tablespoons of good quality olive oil. Drizzle on each burrata topped bruschetta bite.
8. Drizzle balsamic glaze over all of the appetizers.
9. Sprinkle shredded basil on the top as a garnish!

These peach and corn bruschetta bites are surprising, sweet, and all of the best of Summer. If you make them, please let me know what you think! And, stay tuned for more peach-inspired recipes coming soon!