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Stone Fruit Caprese Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 lbs Ripe but firm stone fruit (such as nectarines, peaches, plums, cherries or a mix
1T Lemon juice, plus more as needed
2 t Granulated sugar, plus more as needed
Flakey sea salt
8 oz Fresh Mozzarella, at room temperature
20 Basil or Mint Leaves or a combination, form if large
2T Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus more as needed
Freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Directions:
1. Pit the stone fruit and cut into irregular pieces. Transfer to a serving platter, then sprinkle with the lemon juice, sugar and ½ t flaky sea salt. Toss with your hands, then let sit until juices pool on the platter, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust sugar, salt and lemon juice until the fruit tastes perky and bright - like the greatest stone fruit you have ever eaten.

2. Tear the mozzarella into bite-size pieces and nestle it among the fruit. Tuck I'm the herb leaves. Drizzle the platter with olive oil. If the cheese looks dry add a bit more oil. Sprinkle with a few grinds of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt, and serve.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Jan got this recipe from Maureen D. It was outstanding. So great in the summer!! We had it in Halifax summer of 2022.

 

 

 

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