Juicy summer peaches and a tangy balsamic glaze take this caprese pizza WAY up a notch in the summer department! Perfect for a summer pizza night.
Just in case you were wondering if summer peaches belong on your caprese pizza, the answer is an obnoxious HECK YEAH!
I’m definitely biased because peaches are my all-time favorite fruit, but this pizza is insanely freaking good. As if caprese piled on top of your pizza wasn’t amazing ENOUGH, we gotta throw juicy peaches + tangy balsamic reduction glaze into the party. Priorities.
Mere words cannot even describe how ridiculous the juicy sweet peaches are with a) Melty fresh mozzarella b) Soft, chewy pizza crust c) Piles of fresh basil d) A luscious flavorful balsamic glaze.
Peaches, you’ve just found your forever summer home. It’s on caprese pizza. ♥
We’ve only really got around THREE components to this pizza. Crust, toppings, glaze. As far as crust goes, you can make your own or go the easy route and just use storebought. Anything goes here!
Toppings include fresh mozz cheese, ripe (yet slightly firm) sliced peaches, and a few torn basil leaves. Literally NOTHING fancy here, but this trio of flavors is mind-blowing. I like to throw the basil on after the pizza comes out of the oven so it gets a little wilty on the hot cheese, but doesn’t lose it’s fresh flavor.
The balsamic glaze is literally just one ingredient: BALSAMIC. Let it reduce down by about half right on the stovetop where it’ll turn into this thick, sweet, and tangy glaze that trust me, you will want to drizzle into EVERY spare space of this caprese pizza.
Ohhhh heck yes, summer eats are right here. August, you’re looking good in the ‘za department.
And I’m looking to fall facefirst into that picture perfect slice RIGHT THERE >>>
Balsamic Peach Caprese Pizza
Ingredients
- Prepared pizza dough for one 12-in pizza
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 8 oz fresh thinly sliced mozzarella
- 2 ripe yet slightly firm peaches, pit removed and thinly sliced
- 8-10 small basil leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Roll pizza dough out to fit a 12-in pizza pan. Set aside for a moment.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmery then add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add red pepper and basil and cook 1 additional minute.
- Remove olive oil mixture from heat and brush all over prepared pizza dough. Arrange mozzarella in a single layer on pizza dough and top with sliced peaches and basil leaves. Season pizza with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake pizza at 425F 25-30 minutes, rotating pan once until crust is a deep golden brown and cheese is browned and bubbly.
- While the pizza bakes, pour vinegar in a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until simmering. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until balsamic is reduced in half and thickened into a thick glaze.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over pizza and cut into slices. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Pizza Perfect says
The pizza is really well appreciated…..!!!!
Ashwini says
Awesome Pizza, really yummy and tasty. Looking colorful, i will prepare for my family. Thank you for sharing this in foramtion.
Mansoorullah Khan says
soo nice and healthy because Peaches can also be beneficial for diabetic patients Most diabetics are prevented from using carbohydrates, but this is not right, just taking care of the quantity is important. One peach contains 15 grams of carbohydrates in the body, while the other ingredients in it help maintain overall health.