Nectarines Cooked with Pistachios and Vibrant Ginger
Baked Nectarines with a Nutty Twist
Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 45 minutesServes: 4
Craving something tantalizingly simple yet impressively sweet? Look no further! This recipefor baked nectarines is just the ticket. So fire up your oven, grab your peelers, and let's get baking!
Ingredients:- 1/2 stick unsalted butter (4 tbsp), softened- 2 tbsp granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling- 1 egg yolk- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (around 2 tsp)- Zest of 1/2 lemon- A pinch of salt- 4 ripe nectarines, preferably freestone- About 2/3 cup white wine (dry or sweet)- Sabayon or vanilla ice cream, to serve
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pistachios, ginger, lemon zest, and salt.
- Cut each nectarine in half lengthwise and remove the stones. Carefully scoop out some of the fruit to form a cavity for the filling.
- Fill each nectarine with about 2 tsp of the pistachio mixture. Arrange them in a shallow baking dish and pour in about 1/2 inch of the white wine. Sprinkle the nectarines with sugar.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the filling has browned and the nectarines are soft. If necessary, cover with foil to prevent the filling from burning.
- Serve warm with the wine syrup from the baking dish and a delicious dollop of sabayon or ice cream.
Did You Know?Mix things up with toasted almonds, adjust the amount of ginger, or even add a touch of cinnamon to the filling for a twist on this classic recipe! Bon appétit!
Drink Suggestion:Why not pair your delicious baked nectarines with a sweet German Riesling? Its lovely acidity and creamy taste will bring out the flavors of the dessert. Cheers!
- This baked nectarines recipe, categorized under uncategorized section of your nutrition plan, features a nutty twist with half a stick of softened unsalted butter mixed with finely chopped pistachios.
- The intricate flavors of the baked nectarines are heightened by the addition of ingredients such as fresh ginger, lemon zest, and granulated sugar, which are parts of the recipe's filling.
- Bake each nectarine half with about 2 teaspoons of the pistachio filling, ensuring that the filling cavity has been created prior to filling, for a delightful dessert that will provide approximately 375 calories per serving.
- Upon serving, the baked nectarines come accompanied with a drizzle of white wine syrup and a choice of sabayon or vanilla ice cream, adding an extra layer of indulgence to this delectable dish.
