Prep: 10 mins Plus chilling
This is a stunningly simple, grown-up way to enjoy perfectly ripe nectarines, or peaches
Nutrition and extra info
- Easily doubled / halved
- Vegetarian
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal199
- fat0g
- saturates0g
- carbs35g
- sugars35g
- fibre1g
- protein1g
- salt0.02g
Ingredients
- 3 nectarines, halved, stoned and finely sliced
Nectarine
nek-tar-eenA smooth-skinned variety of peach native to China, similarly flavoured to peaches with slightly…
- 100g caster sugar
- small handful basil leaf, shredded
- ½ bottle chilled Beaujolais or other light red wine
Method
In four wine glasses, layer up the slices of nectarines, sprinkling them with sugar and basil as you go. Pour the wine over the nectarines and sit the glasses in the fridge for 20 mins to macerate.
Remove the glasses from the fridge and give everything a little stir to dissolve the sugar. Serve with any remaining wine for topping up and enjoy eating with a spoon.
Comments, questions and tips