Spiced Nectarine, Amaretto & Nut Crumble (Skillet-Baked)
Sweet, juicy nectarines are given a fragrant lift with warming spices and a splash of amaretto in this indulgent skillet-baked crumble. Topped with a golden, nut-studded crust that’s both buttery and crunchy, it’s the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. Best served straight from the oven with a generous scoop of ice cream or a dollop of cream, this dessert is made for sharing—but you might just want to keep it all to yourself.
Recipe from Stellar
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the spiced fruit:
- 5 ripe nectarines, sliced
- 150g raspberries
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar or runny honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice of ½ an orange
- 2 tbsp Amaretto liqueur
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- A pinch of ground cloves or cardamom (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
For the crumble topping:
- 75g plain flour
- 50g rolled oats
- 50g soft brown sugar
- 75g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 30g chopped almonds
- 30g chopped pistachios
- 30g chopped hazelnuts
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Optional: a drop of almond extract
To serve: clotted cream, cream or custard & a sprinkle of crushed Amaretti biscuits
Method
Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Spoon into shallow bowls and pair with clotted cream, cream or custard and a sprinkle of Amaretti biscuits.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). In an ovenproof frying pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the nectarines, sugar, orange juice, spices, and a pinch of salt. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes until the fruit begins to soften. Pour in the Amaretto and allow it to bubble briefly to burn off the alcohol. Add the raspberries and remove from the heat.
Rub the butter into the flour until it forms a coarse crumb. Stir in the oats, sugar, nuts, salt, cinnamon, and almond extract if using. You want a mix of fine and chunky bits for texture.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit—don’t pat it down. Place the whole pan in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
