This bruschetta recipe is so flavorful, made with sweet summer peaches and tomatoes for an easy and delicious appetizer everyone will love.
When summer tomatoes are ripe for the picking, I eat as many as I can get my hands on. I’ll slice them up for a BLT, make my favorite chicken caprese, and add them to salads like my burrata and tomato salad with avocado. This peach and tomato bruschetta is a stellar summer appetizer. It’s a delightful trifecta made with the ripest tomatoes I can find, fresh farmers’ market peaches, and herbaceous basil. First I infuse some olive oil with garlic and toast up some crostini. While it toasts, I gently mix tomatoes and peaches with basil, a fruity olive oil, and sweet, syrupy balsamic vinegar. A final topping on the toastย and these poppers are ready to rock.
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Why You’ll Love It
- This bruschetta comes together quickly and easily and is the perfect last minute snack or appetizer to whip up
- Peaches, tomatoes, and basil are the ultimate fresh, sweet, and juicy summer flavor combo
- It’s easily customizable (use any stonefruit you like)
What is Bruschetta Made of?
- TomatoesโHeirloom, roma, and/or cherry tomatoes are all perfect for bruschetta
- Peachesโany variety you like
- Garlicโfor infusing our olive oil that we then brush over our crostini
- Basilโfresh basil brightens things up and is the perfect companion to summer peaches and tomatoes. Tarragon would also be yummy.
- Olive oilโI like a nice fruity one for this
- Balsamic vinegarโfor some sweet acidity and complexity
- Sourdough baguetteโany type of baguette works great but this is my fave
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Make This Bruschetta
- Infuse the olive oil with garlic until fragrant. In a saucepan, sautรฉ ยผ cup olive oil with a smashed clove of garlic over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
- Toast the crostini. Slice the baguette into ยผ-inch slices and brush with olive oil mixture. Place the rounds in a toaster oven or oven (at 400ยฐF) and toast until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Let the crostini cool.
- Prep the fruity mixture. While the crostini is toasting, add the tomatoes, peaches, basil, remaining olive oil, balsamic, and salt and pepper, to a large bowl. Gently toss to combine. Top the toasted baguette rounds with the fruit mixture and serve immediately.
FAQ and Recipe Tips
- What type of tomato is most commonly used for bruschetta? Roma tomatoes may be the most popular variety of tomato used for bruschetta. However, any fresh, ripe (and preferably in-season) tomato will work. I love using heirloom or cherry tomatoes when making bruschetta. Whatever variety you choose, make sure it’s sweet, juicy, and flavorful!
- Why is my bruschetta soggy? Tomatoes can sometimes drain their moisture making the topping wet and moist. If the bruschetta is going to be sitting around for a bit, I’ll serve the tomato mixture in a bowl with toasted sourdough crostinis on the side for people to help themselves. However, if you are serving straight away, definitely top the crostini rounds with the fruity mixture and serve on a platter. And don’t skip seeding the tomatoes or you’ll end up with a soup.
What to Serve With This Bruschetta
- Grilled Asparagus
- Pasta Pomodoro
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
- The BEST BBQ Chicken
- The Best Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
- Arugula Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
- The Best Juicy Grilled Pork Chops
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Peach and Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients
- ยผ cup plus โ fruity extra-virgin olive oil , divided
- 2 large cloves garlic , one smashed and left whole, the other chopped finely
- 1 sourdough baguette
- 2-3 tomatoes , such as heirloom, roma, or cherry (or a mix), seeded and chopped
- 2 peaches , peeled and chopped
- โ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium, sautรฉ ยผ cup olive oil with a smashed clove of garlic for 3-5 minutes or until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn. Remove from heat. Slice the baguette into ยผ-inch slices and brush with the olive oil mixture. Place the rounds in a toaster oven or oven (at 400ยฐF) and toast until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and allow the crostini to cool.
- In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, peaches, basil, remaining olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top the toasted baguette rounds with the fruit mixture and serve immediately.
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More Summer Appetizers to Try
- Gazpacho
- Easy Shrimp Cocktail
- Grilled Caprese Skewers
- Blistered Shishito Peppers
- Grilled Flatbread with Peaches and Arugula Pesto
- Roasted Grape and Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
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Sandra
Can you make the peach, tomato and basil topping ahead of time?
Heidi
Hi Sandra, yes you could make it a few hours before. Any longer than overnight and the topping will let off water. You could always drain it before topping the bruschetta.
Corey Kelley
This peach and tomato bruschetta recipe sounds like a perfect summer appetizer! The combination of sweet peaches, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil with a hint of balsamic vinegar is simply irresistible. I love the idea of infusing the olive oil with garlic for added flavor and the crispy crostini as the perfect base. This dish is not only easy to make but also versatile and refreshing, ideal for a light snack or a party starter. Thanks for sharing such a delightful recipe! I can’t wait to try it out at my next gathering.
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Hayley
Thanks for your kind words, Corey, we hope you get a chance to try it soon and that you enjoy it! :)