NECTARINES AND PEACHES WITH LAVENDER SYRUP
The combination of ripe stone fruit, candied pecans, Gorgonzola, and a sweet herb syrup hugs the line between savory and sweet, meaning you can serve this recipe as a summer salad or a light dessert.
Categories Bon Appétit Salad Summer Peach Nectarine Blue Cheese Honey Dessert Pecan
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, stirring once, until slightly darkened in color and fragrant, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, bring honey, 2 Tbsp. sugar, and 3 Tbsp. water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Add rosemary and lavender and remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes. Remove rosemary and let syrup cool.
- Bring a pinch of salt, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 Tbsp. water to a boil in another small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook (without stirring) until sugar turns a light amber color, about 2 minutes. Add pecans and cook, stirring constantly, until nuts are coated and caramel is a dark amber color, about 2 minutes. Immediately scrape out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread out into a single layer; let cool. Break into smaller pieces.
- Toss nectarines, peaches, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup syrup in a large bowl to coat. Let sit 5 minutes. Gently toss in half of Gorgonzola and half of candied pecans; taste and season with salt if needed. Transfer to a platter. Top with remaining Gorgonzola and candied pecans.
- Do Ahead
- Syrup can be made 1 month ahead; cover and chill. Pecans can be candied 1 day ahead; store airtight at room temperature.
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Sheikh Jillani
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up ripe nectarines and peaches. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is always a plus.
Mehzabeen Mim
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The nectarines and peaches are so juicy and flavorful, and the lavender syrup is the perfect complement.
Mena Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not sure why, but my syrup didn't thicken up. Maybe I didn't cook it for long enough.
Raees usama
[email protected]This is a beautiful and delicious dish that is perfect for a summer brunch. The lavender syrup is a lovely touch.
Parbes Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruit desserts, but this dish changed my mind. The lavender syrup is amazing!
Zain Palijo
[email protected]This dish is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The nectarines and peaches were perfectly cooked.
Chidi Showboyz
[email protected]I'm allergic to lavender, so I substituted rosewater in the syrup. It turned out great!
Suleman Ali
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lavender syrup adds a touch of elegance.
Michael Jones
[email protected]I love the combination of nectarines, peaches, and lavender. This dish is a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Azad Azad Khan
[email protected]This dish is very easy to make and it's a great way to impress your guests. The lavender syrup is especially delicious.
florence Puteho
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I had hoped. The nectarines and peaches were a bit too tart and the lavender syrup was too sweet.
Terrence Khumza
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Motin Islam
[email protected]This is a beautiful and delicious dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The nectarines and peaches are cooked to perfection and the lavender syrup is a lovely complement.
Lamickah Aliyah Naidoo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lavender, but I was still able to enjoy this dish. The nectarines and peaches were delicious and the syrup was not overpowering.
maham shahid
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up summer fruits. The nectarines and peaches were juicy and flavorful, and the lavender syrup added a nice touch of sweetness.
Brian Sikazwe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The nectarines and peaches were cooked to perfection and the lavender syrup added a lovely flavor.
MT BHATTI
[email protected]The lavender syrup was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall the dish was still enjoyable.
Jadah Jamieson
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well the nectarines and peaches paired with the lavender syrup. It's a unique and refreshing combination that I would definitely recommend trying.
Soft boy Cj Victor
[email protected]This nectarines and peaches with lavender syrup dish was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the fruits complemented by the floral notes of the lavender syrup. The syrup was easy to make and added a touch o