Grilled-Fruit Bruschetta With Honey Mascarpone

Name: Grilled-Fruit Bruschetta With Honey Mascarpone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds; 4 large apricots, halved and pitted; 4 nectarines, halved and pitted; 1/2 pound sweet cherries; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup mascarpone; 2 tablespoons honey; 8 1-inch-thick slices of peasant bread; 8 rosemary skewers, most of the leaves stripped off

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
4 large apricots, halved and pitted
4 nectarines, halved and pitted
1/2 pound sweet cherries
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup mascarpone
2 tablespoons honey
8 1-inch-thick slices of peasant bread
8 rosemary skewers, most of the leaves stripped off

1
Put the sugar and lavender in a spice grinder and grind to a powder. In a large bowl, combine the lavender sugar with the apricots, nectarines, cherries, lemon juice, orange zest and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Toss well and season lightly with salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir the mascarpone with the honey and season with pepper. Brush the bread slices on both sides with olive oil.
3
Light a grill. Thread the fruit onto the rosemary skewers; reserve any juices in the bowl. Grill the bread over high heat until lightly charred and crisp, about 30 seconds per side. Grill the fruit skewers over moderate heat, basting a few times with the reserved juices, until lightly charred and just tender, about 4 minutes per side.
4
Spread the honey mascarpone on the grilled bread and halve each slice. Transfer to a platter. Slide the fruit off the skewers onto the bread, drizzle some of the juices over the fruit and serve.

531

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds, 4 large apricots, halved and pitted, 4 nectarines, halved and pitted, and more.

Yes, Grilled-Fruit Bruschetta With Honey Mascarpone falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!