Ingredients

1/2 c. honey

2 tsp. ground cayenne

1/4 c. granulated sugar

2/3 c. toasted pecans

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3/4 c. basil leaves

3 medium peaches, sliced

1 (4-oz.) round burrata

Lemon wedge

Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving

Preparation

Step 1Make the hot honey: In a small pot over medium-low heat, bring honey to a simmer. Add in cayenne and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until honey bubbles vigorously, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool completely.Step 2Make the candied pecans: Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large pot over low heat, pour sugar into an even layer and heat until mostly melted. Add pecans and a pinch of salt and pepper, then stir constantly until melted sugar coats pecans evenly. Once caramel begins to smoke, immediately remove from heat and transfer pecans to baking sheet. Carefully, use two nonstick spatulas to separate pecans. Let cool completely.Step 3Assemble the salad: In a medium serving platter, spread basil into an even layer. Place peaches around the platter, then squeeze lemon all over peaches. Place burrata in the center and use a knife to slice open. Step 4Sprinkle candied pecans all over, then drizzle with hot honey and olive oil. Garnish with mint before serving.

The best months for in-season peaches are July and August—the height of summer is when stone fruits are most naturally syrupy-sweet. But don’t worry, you can make this salad all year round if you can source peaches: a squeeze of lemon and a generous pour of spicy honey will help out-of-season peaches shine even during the colder months. For best storage, transfer any remaining spicy honey into a clean glass jar and keep chilled in the fridge—it will keep for a year or more as long as you keep it clean! If you’ve made this recipe, we’d love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and a message down below in the comments to let us know how you liked it. Craving burrata but want something heartier and cozier? Try out our sheet-pan burrata caprese gnocchi!