When the weather is sweltering, the last thing you want is a dessert that needs a lot of effort. Stone fruits like peaches, ...

Crush amaretti biscuits into pieces and add to nectarines. Dice 40g of butter, straight from the fridge, into 1cm pieces and mix with nectarines. Beat eggs and fold into mixture.

There’s a world of difference between the flavour of fresh ricotta and the UHT stuff you get in the supermarket. Try to find an Italian deli and buy it there – it’s milky and sweet. This recipe has ...

Use a very sharp knife to cut nectarine into ¼-inch slices, working around the stone. Then dice slices into ¼-inch cubes. In a salad bowl, gently toss nectarines, cucumbers, onions, chiles and ...

Remove from heat; stir in nectarines, then blackberries. Transfer the filling to a shallow 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Step 8: > Place biscuits over filling.

With the vibrant flavor of sorbet and the luxurious texture of ice cream, the astringent-floral flavor of cardamom perfectly underlines that particular creamy tart note of nectarines.

Mix the wine and cornstarch together to dissolve the starch. Add the wine mixture, sugar, nectarines and zest to a heavy deep casserole dish and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. While the ...

Nectarines with high sugar content tend to have a certain dull quality to the skin color -- it will appear matte rather than shiny. And some varieties develop freckles -- always a sign of sweetness.