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Nectarine Brown Sugar Crisp: A Simple Summer Dessert Masterpiece


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

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For the Fruit Filling:

  • 56 ripe nectarines, sliced (about 4 cups)

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

For the Crisp Topping:

  • ¾ cup rolled oats

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed


Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

  • Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9×9-inch baking dish.

2. Make the Fruit Filling

  • In a bowl, combine sliced nectarines, lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and cinnamon.

  • Toss to coat evenly, then pour into the prepared baking dish.

3. Make the Crisp Topping

  • In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

  • Add the cold butter and cut it in using your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Assemble & Bake

  • Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the nectarines.

  • Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

5. Cool & Serve

  • Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

  • Best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.