Nectarine Salad Bowl

4 med Nectarines; sliced (2 cups)
1/4 c Sugar
1/2 tsp Ginger
1 tsp Lemon juice
3 oz Cream cheese; softened
1 small Head lettuce
2 c Fresh raspberries; or halved strawberries
1/2 c Seedless green grapes; or blueberries
In medium bowl, combine nectarines, sugar, ginger and lemon juice; toss gently. Cover; refrigerate 1
hour. Drain nectarines, reserving liquid. In small bowl, blend cream cheese and reserved liquid. To serve,
line serving bowl with outer lettuce leaves; shred remaining lettuce and place in bowl. Arrange nectarines,
raspberries and grapes on shredded lettuce. Serve with cream cheese dressing.
                Nectarine and Basil Bagel

2 nectarines, thinly sliced
2 bagels, split
4 tbsp fat free cream cheese
12 large basil leaves
¼ tsp black pepper

Toast bagels and spread with cheese. Top with basil and nectarines.
Sprinkle with pepper.
                           Nectarine Whirl

1 nectarine cut into chunks
½ cup 1% milk
½ cup orange juice
1 tbsp honey
¼ tsp almond extract
2 ice cubes crushed

Place in blender. Blend on high for 15 seconds.
                                           Plum and Nectarine Crisp

1 lb. Plums, pitted and sliced
1 lb. Nectarines, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup oats
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
5 tbsp butter, room temp.
Preheat the oven to 375º. Mix the fruit 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 tbsp of cinnamon in a bowl. Once mixed,
transfer to a 9 inch pie dish. Combine the oats, 1/3 cup of sugar, flour, and the other 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
and salt in a food processor. Add the butter, cutting it in using on/off turns of the processor until the
mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over the fruit. Bake until bubbling, about 45 minutes. Serve hot, warm or at
room temperature.
Nectarine Recipes
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