Fresh Grilled Nectarine Caprese Skewers Easy Recipe with Basil for Summer
A quick and easy summer recipe featuring grilled nectarines, fresh mozzarella, and basil on skewers, delivering a smoky, sweet, creamy, and herbaceous flavor combination perfect for backyard barbecues or light appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 8 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium ripe nectarines, sliced into 8 wedges each
- Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), small size
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
- Wooden or metal skewers (wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes before grilling)
Instructions
- Wash and dry nectarines, then slice each into 8 wedges about 1/2 inch thick.
- Toss nectarine wedges in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Rinse fresh basil leaves and pat dry. Drain mozzarella balls; cut larger pieces into bite-sized chunks if needed.
- Thread one nectarine wedge, followed by a basil leaf (folded if large), then a mozzarella ball onto each skewer, repeating about 3 sets per skewer. Leave space at the ends for handling.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). If using charcoal, wait until coals are glowing and covered with gray ash.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning carefully with tongs to get grill marks and warm the mozzarella without melting it completely.
- Remove skewers from grill, transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with olive oil and optional balsamic glaze, and serve immediately while warm but not hot.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Watch nectarines closely to avoid overcooking and keep mozzarella from melting too much. Basil leaves should be threaded between other ingredients to keep fresh and aromatic. Can substitute peaches or plums for nectarines, burrata or feta for mozzarella, and add balsamic glaze or honey for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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