Nectarine and Ricotta Bruschetta

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

3 tbsp white wine vinegar

2 tsp maple syrup

¼ cup olive oil, plus extra for brushing the bread

½ tsp kosher salt

1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

2 nectarines or peaches

⅔ cup ricotta cheese

4 thick slices ciabatta

thinly sliced basil (optional)

Directions

Create the dressing: To a bowl, add the white tine vinegar, maple syrup, ¼ cup olive oil, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Whisk to combine.

Thinly slice the peaches and nectarines, then pour the vinaigrette over the fruit. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Brush the ciabatta slices with a little olive oil. Over medium-high heat, grill the bread 1-2 minutes on each side, until just slightly charred.

Spread each slice of bread with a spoonful of ricotta, then top with the sliced nectarines. Spoon extra vinaigrette over the top.

Sprinkle with extra cracked black pepper or basil if using, and serve immediately.