Burrata with honey roasted peaches & pistachio

9 Mar

Sweet, ripe peaches are gently roasted with honey, vanilla and orange until soft, fragrant and lightly caramelised, then served with creamy burrata and crunchy pistachios. It’s a beautifully simple late-summer starter - perfect for effortless entertaining when guests arrive at the last minute.

There’s something about late-summer peaches that feels almost too good to complicate. When they’re ripe and fragrant, they really only need a little warmth and a few thoughtful additions to become something special.

In this recipe, fresh peaches are gently roasted with honey, vanilla, orange zest and olive oil until soft and lightly caramelised. The roasting concentrates their flavour and creates a delicate syrup in the pan that becomes part of the dressing.

The warm peaches are served alongside creamy burrata, allowing the rich centre of the cheese to mingle with the fragrant honeyed juices. A scattering of pistachios adds crunch, while fresh herbs bring a final brightness that keeps the dish balanced.

It’s the kind of starter that feels elegant but effortless — perfect for warm evenings, shared tables, and the simple pleasure of seasonal fruit at its best.

What's in this recipe?

Roasted peaches

Peaches
Use ripe late-summer peaches for the best flavour. Golden or white-flesh varieties both work beautifully. Nectarines can also be used and roast just as well.
Orange juice & zest
Adds a subtle citrus brightness that lifts the sweetness of the fruit and creates a gentle marmalade-like flavour as the peaches roast.
Olive oil
Helps the peaches roast evenly and encourages light caramelisation in the oven.
Brown sugar & honey
Honey adds delicate floral sweetness, while brown sugar helps the peaches caramelise and develop a richer flavour as they roast.
Vanilla extract
Adds a warm vanilla depth that pairs beautifully with the roasted stone fruit.
Salt & pepper
A small pinch enhances the sweetness of the peaches and balances the overall flavour.

To finish

Burrata
Creamy burrata brings richness to the dish and contrasts beautifully with the warm roasted peaches. It’s widely available in most supermarkets.
Pistachios
Add a nutty crunch that complements the soft peaches and creamy cheese. You can substitute with toasted almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts if preferred.
Mint or basil
Fresh herbs bring brightness and balance the sweetness of the fruit. Mint feels fresh and summery, while basil adds a slightly sweeter, more classic flavour.
Olive oil
A final drizzle adds fruity richness and ties the flavours together — perfect for soaking up with bread.
Salt
A finishing sprinkle enhances the sweetness of the peaches and the creaminess of the burrata.

Step-by-step photos

Mixing peach glaze ingredients

Glazing peaches

Arranging peaches around burrata