Description
Summer peach pizza blends sweet fruity notes with savory herbs on a crisp wood-fired crust. Ripe peaches, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil create a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh mozzarella, sliced or grated
- 2 ounces (57 grams) soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 batch pizza dough
Cheese Ingredients:
- ½ cup coarsely chopped basil
Liquid and Oil Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Craft the balsamic reduction by gently simmering balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the liquid condenses to approximately a quarter cup, which takes around 20 minutes.
- Allow the reduction to cool completely while preparing other pizza components.
- Crank the oven temperature to its highest setting, ideally 500 degrees fahrenheit, ensuring optimal heat distribution.
- If utilizing a pizza stone, position it inside the oven during preheating to guarantee intense, even heating for approximately 30 minutes.
- Separate pizza dough into tennis ball-sized portions on a lightly floured workspace.
- Carefully roll each dough piece into a thin, uniform circular shape, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
- Transfer the rolled dough onto a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel or baking pan for seamless transfer.
- Delicately brush the dough surface with olive oil, creating a light, protective layer.
- Distribute mozzarella and goat cheese evenly across the pizza base, leaving small gaps for peach slices.
- Arrange fresh peach slices strategically over the cheese layer.
- Artfully drizzle the cooled balsamic reduction across the pizza’s surface.
- Slide the pizza into the preheated oven, positioning directly on the scorching pizza stone or oven rack.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, monitoring until the crust transforms into a golden hue and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Finish by adding an additional light drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Quickly prepare the balsamic reduction by simmering vinegar until it reduces to a syrupy consistency, which takes about 20 minutes.
- Use a pizza stone for the crispiest crust, preheating it for at least 30 minutes to ensure maximum heat retention.
- Stretch dough thin and generously coat your pizza peel or pan with cornmeal to prevent sticking and add a subtle crunch.
- Layer cheese and peach slices strategically to ensure even distribution and beautiful presentation.
- Bake at the highest oven temperature possible (around 500°F) for 8-10 minutes to achieve a perfectly golden crust and melted cheese.
- Finish the pizza with fresh basil and an extra drizzle of balsamic reduction for a burst of bright, tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg