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Easy Baked Nectarine Halves with Crunchy Brown Sugar Oat Crumble

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A quick and easy dessert featuring juicy baked nectarines topped with a crunchy brown sugar oat crumble, perfect for summer gatherings or a simple late-night treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large fresh nectarines, halved and pitted
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse and dry 4 large nectarines. Slice each in half and carefully remove the pits. Arrange the halves cut side up in your baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix well.
  4. Add 6 tablespoons cold, diced unsalted butter to the dry mix. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the zest of one lemon.
  6. Evenly sprinkle the crumble mixture over each nectarine half, pressing lightly so it sticks but still looks crumbly.
  7. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until nectarines are tender and the crumble is golden brown and crisp.
  8. Let the baked nectarines rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter and mix quickly to achieve a crunchy crumble topping. Lemon zest adds brightness and balances sweetness. If topping browns too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour and use certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and re-crisped under a broiler or toaster oven.

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Keywords: nectarine dessert, baked nectarines, oat crumble, brown sugar crumble, summer dessert, easy dessert, fruit crumble

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