Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6 - 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 12 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Sit the nectarine halves snugly in a baking dish, cut-side up. Put the amaretti biscuits into a large bowl and use the end of a rolling pin to bash into crumbs. Add the softened butter, ground almonds, caster sugar and egg, and stir together.
  2. Push spoonfuls of the mixture into the cavities of the nectarines, piling more on top until the mixture is evenly divided among them. Scatter with almonds, then carefully pour the Marsala into the dish through a gap between the fruit so the topping doesn't get soggy. Bake for 40-50 mins until golden and crisp, and the fruit is soft. Eat warm with the juices spooned over, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or crème fraîche alongside.

Per serving

447 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 45g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 3g, sugar 36g, salt 0.43 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2010.

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  • 31 July 2010

    colandrina rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    really good, i used peaches and amaretto di saronno instead of marsala.

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  • 28 August 2010

    Roberta rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I also used amaretto and the results were amazing!! Absolutely beautiful dessert, and so easy to make.

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  • 14 September 2010

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    A good way of using up under-ripe nectarines which are very cheap at the moment. I used pudding wine instead of marsala. It turned out really well with the juice being a lovely pink colour. Served with Greek yoghurt.

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  • 06 March 2012

    Nourish to Flourish rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I am always on the look out for decent fruit-based desserts so at least you're getting one of your 5-a-day alongside the calories... I made this for guests for a Sunday lunch and everyone loved it, even the kids (all the alcohol goes so it is suitable for kids too). It was easy and quick to make and I made it ahead of time to keep in the fridge - all you need to do then is pop in the oven and serve with greek yoghurt. I'll definitely do this one again. If you're looking for nutrition positives, it has calcium (almonds), fibre (nectarines) and protein in (almonds, egg)...(yes, amongst a lot of saturated fat and sugar, but everyone needs a treat every now and again).

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    24 June 2012

    Pee rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Followed the recipe to the letter and Very Yummy !!! next time I may try making the topping a bit more like a crumble but still using the amaretti bickies.

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  • 06 March 2013

    Glengracie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Followed recipe exactly & results were absolutely delicious & so simple to make Will definately be repeating this

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6 - 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 12 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6 nectarines , halved, stones removed
  • 100g amaretti biscuits
  • 100g butter , softened
  • 85g ground almonds
  • 85g golden caster sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1-2 tbsp toasted, flaked almonds
  • 250ml Marsala
  • Greek yogurt or crème fraîche , to serve
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Per serving

447 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 45g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 3g, sugar 36g, salt 0.43 g

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