Friday, June 27, 2014

Nectarine-raspberry almond fruit crisps


Ahhhh, summer fruit...how I love you so.  In my very humble opinion, raspberries & nectarines are the creme de la creme of the fruit world.  Peaches are tied for that title as well, but you are supposed to peel them when baking, so of course I opt for the easier, skin-on nectarine (I'm kinda lazy).

And don't even get me started on talking about the fruit crisp as a dessert...I love any version.  It can do no wrong.  It's 100% right.  This one just happens to be the best combo of all.  I love the addition of almond flour and sliced almonds - it's a nice little layer of crunchy nuttiness.

Serves 6

2 1/2 c. raspberries
2 1/2 c. chopped nectarines (from about 2-3)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 t. almond extract
2 T. cornstarch

1/3 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. rolled oats
1/3 c. almond flour
large pinch kosher salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 stick cold butter (4 T.)
1/4 c. sliced almonds

vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine raspberries, chopped peaches, sugar,  and almond extract.  Sprinkle cornstarch over fruit & stir gently to combine.

In another bowl, combine brown sugar, rolled oats, almond flour salt, and cinnamon.  Cut butter into small pieces and add to bowl.  Using a pastry cutter or 2 knives, cut butter, mixing into dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse meal.  Stir in almonds.

Divide berry mixture between six, 6 ounce ramekins.  Top each ramekin with crisp topping.  Place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet (to catch spills) and bake 25-30 minutes until fruit is bubbling & topping is brown.

Let cool at least a half hour to an hour before serving.  Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream & serve warm!

2 comments:

  1. I really love your food & style Lieslicious! Summer berries are best enjoyed in the sunshine and I'm going to dream of this fruit crisp, on the other side of the world! :)

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    1. Thanks, lady! I'm a huge fan o' you, too! Summer is definitely in full effect here...enjoy your cozy nights!

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