If you are a fan of crunchy nectarine, also love something sweet and savory all together, this crostini might be shouting out your name.
Nectarine and Serrano ham crostini -
Ingredients (about 8 servings)?
- 1 nectarine
- 1 medium ball mozzarella cheese (burrata even better)
- 1 pack Serrano or prosciutto ham
- 1 medium baguette
- 1 small bundle sweet basil
- Some honey
- Some extra virgin olive oil
How?
Slice the baguette. You might find this being the most strenuous work to put together a fancy crostini plate.
Drizzle one side of the baguette slices with some extra virgin olive oil, simple olive oil is fine too. Use a pan or a skillet and switch to medium heat. Transfer baguette slices over with oiled side down.
Sear till the edges appear a bit charred. It's up to you if you would like to toast the other side too, but by just heating up the oiled side already gives a good crunch to the bread. Once done, remove from heat.
Core and slice the nectarine to wedges, preferably 8 wedges for our recipe. There is no need to remove the skin. Wrap each wedge with one or half slice of the ham.
Transfer ham-wrapped nectarines to the pan and use medium heat to sear. Cook till the bottom turns golden brown, flip and sear the other side till the same. Once ready, remove from heat too.
I prefer browned side up for the baguette slices. Break the cheese and lay on top of the bread, then lay down the ham-wrapped nectarine, one to each baguette slice. Drizzle some honey then garnish with chopped sweet basil.
You can use mint leaves too, but I do like that distinct gentle kick from the basil.
Personally I also love to drizzle a bit more honey in order to satisfy my sweet cravings. By the way, if you are looking for an extra punch, use hot honey instead. A little spicy note can further enhance the sweetness of the fruit.
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