Name: Nectarine Shortcakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. nectarines -; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -; 1/4 c. granulated sugar -; 2 tsp. granulated sugar -; 2 c. all-purpose flour -; 1 tbsp. baking powder -; 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt -; 6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter -; 1 c. heavy cream -; Fine sanding sugar -

Recipe information

Cooking:

5 min.

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Ingredients for - Nectarine Shortcakes

1. 1/2 lb. nectarines -

2. 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -

3. 1/4 c. granulated sugar -

4. 2 tsp. granulated sugar -

5. 2 c. all-purpose flour -

6. 1 tbsp. baking powder -

7. 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt -

8. 6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter -

9. 1 c. heavy cream -

10. Fine sanding sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Nectarine Shortcakes

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine nectarines, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons granulated sugar. Let stand 15 minutes.

2. Stage

Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture forms small pieces. Stir in cream. Fold in nectarine mixture.

3. Stage

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into an 8 1/2-inch round. Using a 2 1/2-inch cutter, cut out 8 rounds, and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with cream; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Remaining shortcakes can be stored in an airtight container up to 1 day. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.