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Baked Nectarines with Cinnamon Honey Sauce

A simple and delightful dessert featuring tender baked nectarines drizzled with a cinnamon honey mixture, served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 4 pieces ripe nectarines If you can't find nectarines, peaches are a decent alternative.
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey Local honey is preferred, avoid heavily flavored varieties.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Saigon cinnamon is highly aromatic.
Serving
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream Use full-fat ice cream for the best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Halve and pit the nectarines, placing them cut side up in a baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the honey and cinnamon together.
Baking
  1. Drizzle the cinnamon honey mixture over the nectarines.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until the nectarines are tender.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with extra sauce.

Notes

Use a good knife to halve the nectarines, and set a timer to avoid overcooking. If your nectarines slip, consider it a culinary adventure! Try serving with homemade whipped cream for an extra treat.