Simple Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Peach Skewers
These prosciutto-wrapped grilled peach skewers are the best of summertime! They feature juicy grilled peaches, salty prosciutto, and pesto-marinated mozzarella for a quick and simple but ridiculously delicious snack. Serve these for family dinners, BBQs, or parties with friends!
Ingredients
- 3 medium yellow peaches ripe but still firm
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 8 slices prosciutto (4 ounces/115 grams)
- 8 ounces Ciliegine mozzarella balls drained (225 grams)
- 3 Tablespoons lemon pesto or store-bought pesto (45 grams)
- 24 fresh basil leaves optional
- Black pepper to taste
Equipment
- 24 food picks or skewers
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C). Then, cut each peach into 8 slices, discarding the pit. (See the blog post for a tutorial on how to slice peaches.)
- Transfer the peach slices to a medium bowl. Add the olive oil and gently toss until the peaches are well-coated in oil. Alternatively, you can use a pastry brush to coat all sides of the peaches in oil.
- Grease the grill very well with neutral oil or cooking spray. Using tongs, place the peach slices on the grill in a single layer. Grill the peaches over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, just until they're slightly softened and charred, but still hold their shape. Transfer the peaches to a platter and let them cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, cut the prosciutto into thirds lengthwise, so you have 24 long strips. On a clean surface, wrap each grilled peach slice in a strip of prosciutto, securing the strip of prosciutto at the bottom of the peach.
- Toss the drained mozzarella balls with the pesto sauce until the mozzarella is evenly coated. Thread one mozzarella ball on each skewer, followed by a basil leaf, if using.
- Lastly, thread one prosciutto-wrapped peach on each skewer. Stand them upright on a platter and garnish with black pepper to taste. Enjoy right away!
Notes
Look for peaches that are ripe but still a bit firm. If they're too soft, they will fall apart on the grill. You can use yellow peaches, white peaches, or nectarines, whatever you like best!
You will want to cut the prosciutto slices into long strips. You should be able to get 2-3 strips per slice, depending on how much prosciutto you want to use. I like to get prosciutto from the deli counter so it's nice and fresh.
If you're not in the mood to make pesto, store-bought is totally fine!
Serving: 1skewer, Calories: 68kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 111mg, Potassium: 41mg, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 52mg
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