Get ready to transform ordinary nectarines into a mouthwatering dessert that will make your taste buds dance with joy! This simple yet elegant recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe nectarines with a crunchy, buttery oatmeal cookie crumble that's guaranteed to impress. Whether you're looking for a quick summer dessert or a crowd-pleasing treat, these baked nectarines will become your new go-to recipe that looks and tastes like it came straight from a gourmet restaurant.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ripe nectarines, halved and pitted
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the nectarine halves in a single layer.
- Wash the nectarines thoroughly. Carefully slice each nectarine in half and remove the pit. Place the nectarine halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix these dry ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients. Use a fork to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly and starts to hold together. If using nuts, fold them into the crumble mixture.
- Generously sprinkle the oatmeal cookie crumble over each nectarine half, pressing the crumble gently to adhere to the fruit's surface.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the nectarines are soft and tender, and the crumble is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips
- Choose ripe but firm nectarines for the best texture and flavor. They should yield slightly when gently pressed but not be mushy.
- For extra flavor, try substituting the nuts with toasted almonds or pecans to add a deeper, more complex taste to the crumble.
- If you want a more decadent dessert, drizzle some honey or maple syrup over the nectarines before adding the crumble for additional sweetness.
- Make sure to distribute the crumble evenly and press it gently onto the nectarine halves to ensure it sticks during baking.
- Serve immediately for the best texture - the crumble stays crisp and the nectarines are warm and tender. A scoop of vanilla ice cream takes this dessert to the next level!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 392kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 25mg
