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Close-up of peach caprese sandwich with visible layers of tomato, basil, mozzarella, and pesto mayo on toasted focaccia

Peach Caprese Sandwich

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  • Author: Jenni
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Toasted
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Peach Caprese Sandwich is layered with juicy peaches, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and pesto mayo, all tucked into toasted artisan bread and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s the perfect sweet-and-savory summer sandwich.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 thick slab (about 250 g) focaccia, sliced horizontally*
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp (30 g) pesto
  • 23 slices ripe peach (about 65 g)
  • 23 slices heirloom or beefsteak tomato (about 75 g)
  • 6 fresh basil leaves (about 3 g)
  • 2 oz (57 g) fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 tsp (5 g) balsamic glaze
  • Flaky sea salt, to taste
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Toast the bread: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toast the cut sides of the bread until golden and crisp.
  2. Make the spread: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and pesto until smooth. Spread the mixture on both toasted sides of the bread.
  3. Assemble the sandwich: On the bottom half, layer the tomato slices and season with flaky salt and black pepper. Top with peach slices, basil leaves, and mozzarella. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  4. Finish and serve: Close the sandwich, press gently, and slice in half. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional information on Whip & Wander is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

Serving note: This sandwich is best assembled just before eating. The juicy peaches and tomatoes can soften the bread if it sits too long, so it's not ideal for make-ahead or long storage. This is a generously sized sandwich—plenty for one very hungry person or perfect to split between two.

Bread: Focaccia adds great texture, but this sandwich works just as well on ciabatta, sourdough, a baguette, or even toasted sandwich bread. Just make sure it’s sturdy enough to hold juicy fillings without falling apart.

Toppings: Swap in burrata for extra creaminess, or use sliced provolone or fresh goat cheese for a different flavor profile. No peaches on hand? Try nectarines or even thinly sliced plums. You can skip the mayo and use straight pesto if you prefer, or try a whipped ricotta, whipped feta, or herbed cream cheese spread instead. If you prefer a kick of heat, swap the balsamic for a drizzle of hot honey, chili fig spread, or chili crisp.

P.S. If you noticed the layers are reversed in the photos—good eye. I accidentally stacked everything on the top half before flipping it over. It still tasted amazing and worked perfectly, so don’t stress too much if you flip the order. This sandwich is delicious no matter how you stack it.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 1154
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 2478 mg
  • Fat: 69 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 113 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg