Swap Tomatoes With Fresh Peaches To Give Your BLT A Sweet Twist

There are few sandwiches quite as simple and nostalgic as the classic BLT. Although to some the standard sandwich of bacon, lettuce, and tomato stacked atop hardy bread slathered with mayo is the end-all-be-all of BLT recipes, there is still room for culinary creativity. In particular, swapping the tomatoes with fresh peaches adds an element of juicy sweetness that contrasts the bacon's salty, fatty qualities perfectly. (If you've ever tried a BLT with candied bacon, you know what we mean.)

Making your BLT with peaches instead of tomatoes couldn't be easier. Just thinly slice fresh, ripe peaches using a serrated knife to prevent their juices from leaking onto the cutting board. Toast a couple of slices of flavorful bread like rye or sourdough, then spread the sides of each slice with mayo or your choice of condiment. If adding mashed avocado to the sandwich is your thing, now's the time. Next, layer on crisp bacon, followed by an even distribution of peach slices, and lettuce or other earthy greens. The result: a reimagined sandwich that's refreshingly sweet.

Swapping the tomatoes for peaches on your BLT pretty much opens the door for creativity with the tried-and-true assembly. Pay homage to peach and prosciutto caprese salad by drizzling some aged balsamic or balsamic reduction glaze atop the neat stack of B, L, and P. Chop up some basil and whisk it into your mayo for some extra herbaceous brightness. 

Or swap in a light layer of creamy ricotta cheese instead of mayo, and top the sandwich with a drizzling of honey. For over-the-top flavor, caramelize bacon with hot honey before layering it on the sandwich with the peaches. If you're open to other greens than the standard BLT romaine, toss peppery arugula in olive oil, salt, and balsamic for an amplified taste that compliments the sweetness of the peaches and salty bacon. For those seeking the ultimate succulent bite of a sandwich, you can even grill your peaches or broil them in the oven. This caramelizes the fruit and enhances its juicy qualities. 

To make your peach BLT super summery, cook bacon slices in the oven and whip up chipotle mayo for extra smokey elements. Or infuse mayo with mint and lemon zest for a refreshing backdrop for the peach's sweetness. Whatever you choose to put on the lunchtime classic turned peachy, for the best flavor use peaches when they're seasonal, ripe, fresh, and juicy.