Nectarine Bruschetta with Ricotta and Honey

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Take your nectarines and cut them into quarters.
  2. 2Take your nectarines and cut them into quarters.
  3. 3Take your nectarines and cut them into quarters.
  4. 4Put the nectarine quarters on a plate, add a pinch of salt, olive oil, and thyme.
  5. 5Put the nectarine quarters on a plate, add a pinch of salt, olive oil, and thyme.
  6. 6Put the nectarine quarters on a plate, add a pinch of salt, olive oil, and thyme.
  7. 7Place the seasoned nectarines straight on the barbecue on a really high temperature.
  8. 8Place the seasoned nectarines straight on the barbecue on a really high temperature.
  9. 9Place the seasoned nectarines straight on the barbecue on a really high temperature.
  10. 10Cut two nice and thick slices of sourdough bread.
  11. 11Cut two nice and thick slices of sourdough bread.
  12. 12Cut two nice and thick slices of sourdough bread.
  13. 13Place the sourdough bread slices straight onto the barbecue as well.
  14. 14Place the sourdough bread slices straight onto the barbecue as well.
  15. 15Place the sourdough bread slices straight onto the barbecue as well.
  16. 16Cook the nectarines just enough to char them on both sides, ensuring they still hold their shape.
  17. 17Cook the nectarines just enough to char them on both sides, ensuring they still hold their shape.
  18. 18Cook the nectarines just enough to char them on both sides, ensuring they still hold their shape.
  19. 19Add a touch of olive oil on the bread while it's on the barbecue.
  20. 20Add a touch of olive oil on the bread while it's on the barbecue.
  21. 21Add a touch of olive oil on the bread while it's on the barbecue.
  22. 22Cut each grilled nectarine again in half.
  23. 23Cut each grilled nectarine again in half.
  24. 24Cut each grilled nectarine again in half.
  25. 25Add beautiful fresh ricotta at the base of the toasted bread.
  26. 26Add beautiful fresh ricotta at the base of the toasted bread.
  27. 27Add beautiful fresh ricotta at the base of the toasted bread.
  28. 28Spread the ricotta evenly on top of the bread.
  29. 29Spread the ricotta evenly on top of the bread.
  30. 30Spread the ricotta evenly on top of the bread.
  31. 31Next, place the grilled nectarines on top of the ricotta.
  32. 32Next, place the grilled nectarines on top of the ricotta.
  33. 33Next, place the grilled nectarines on top of the ricotta.
  34. 34To finish, drizzle with golden honey.
  35. 35To finish, drizzle with golden honey.
  36. 36To finish, drizzle with golden honey.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe but firm nectarines or peaches
  • 2 ripe but firm nectarines or peaches
  • 2 ripe but firm nectarines or peaches
  • 2 heaped tbsp fresh ricotta
  • 2 heaped tbsp fresh ricotta
  • 2 heaped tbsp fresh ricotta
  • 2 tbsp runny honey
  • 2 tbsp runny honey
  • 2 tbsp runny honey
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Flaky sea salt
  • 2 thick slices sourdough bread
  • 2 thick slices sourdough bread
  • 2 thick slices sourdough bread

Equipment

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Tips

  • Don't cook the nectarines for too long; you want them to still hold their shape, so cook them just enough to char them on both sides.
  • If you don't have a BBQ, try cooking the nectarines in a griddle pan or under the grill.
  • You can use sheep's ricotta or cow's milk ricotta.