A delightful summer dessert featuring juicy, peak-season nectarines tossed with a hint of lemon and topped with a perfectly crisp, buttery oat streusel. This recipe balances the natural sweetness of stone fruit with a refreshing tartness and a satisfying crunch. It is an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that serves as the perfect end to any meal.
5 whole nectarines, sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine the sliced nectarines, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a large mixing bowl.
Toss the fruit mixture gently until evenly coated.
Transfer the fruit mixture into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and rub with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Spread the crumble topping evenly over the nectarine mixture in the baking dish.
Bake for 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Ensure the butter is very cold before incorporating to keep the topping crunchy. You can substitute nectarines with peaches if preferred. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of yogurt for an extra layer of texture.
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