Roasted nectarines with amaretti crumble

A fruity surprise with an Italian flair.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 egg whites
• 1 1⁄2 tbsp brown sugar
• 75 grams amaretti, crushed 1 tsp almond extract
• 4 ripe nectarines, halved

METHOD

Whipped cream, to serve Icing sugar, to serve

PREHEAT the oven to 180°C and line a deep baking dish with baking paper. PREPARE the crumble by whipping the egg whites till stiff peaks, whisk in the brown sugar and fold in the amaretti and almond extract. Fill each cavity of the halved nectarines with the amaretti filling.

BAKE for 30 minutes or until the meringue is set and the nectarines are soft and sticky

SERVE the baked delights with some whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar.

HANDS-ON TIME 15 min|  TOTAL TIME 45 | SERVES 4 | QUICK & EASY | VEGETARIAN

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