Summer is here

Who doesn’t love summertime in Australia?  Seasonal summer stone fruits are exceptional, taking pride of place in the fruit bowl.  We are so lucky here to have access to a variety of the freshest produce.

The versatility of stone fruit is what I love.  Fresh, stewed, roasted, used for pies…..

We had unexpected guests last Sunday night and I was in need of a quick dessert using what I had at home.  Cue, nectarines.  I rustled up this tasty dessert in no time.

Roasted honey nectarines with coconut

• 4-6 nectarines (depends on how many guests you have)
• 1-2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
• Ice cream

Remove the stone from the nectarines and cut into quarters.  Place on a roasting tray lined with baking paper.  Drizzle with honey.

Pop into the oven at 180C for 10-15 minutes until the nectarines are soft.

Lay the coconut flakes on a baking tray and roast until they are slightly browned.  Allow to cool.

When the nectarines are cooked to your liking remove them and allow them to cool slightly. 

I served them warm.

Place nectarines in a bowl, top with ice cream or cream and scatter coconut flakes.

Simple!