Looking for a simple and delicious dessert? Try this Nectarine Brown Sugar Crisp! It’s full of sweet, juicy fruit and topped with a crispy, buttery layer that’s hard to resist.
Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just treating yourself, this dessert is always a hit.
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🥄 Quick Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6–8
- Level: Easy
🍑 What is Nectarine Brown Sugar Crisp?
It’s a warm and cozy baked dessert made with fresh nectarines, a touch of sugar, and a crispy topping made of oats, flour, butter, and brown sugar. It’s like a fruit cobbler, but with a crunchier top. You can serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect comfort food.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Dessert
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- No baking experience needed
- One-pan dessert = less mess
- Customizable with other fruits
- Great for summer picnics, holidays, or weeknight treats
- Tastes even better the next day!
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Fruit Filling:
- 6–7 ripe nectarines (about 5 cups), peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
👩🍳 How to Make Nectarine Brown Sugar Crisp
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the fruit: In a large bowl, gently toss sliced nectarines with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt.
- Make the topping: In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add cold butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to make a crumbly mix.
- Assemble: Spread the fruit in a 9×9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling.
- Cool and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
🌟 Tips for the Best Nectarine Crisp
- Use ripe nectarines – not too hard, not too soft
- Add chopped nuts (like pecans or almonds) for a crunchy twist
- Double the topping if you love extra crisp!
- Use individual ramekins for fancy servings
🚫 Mistakes to Avoid
- Don’t underbake! The topping should be golden and crisp
- Avoid unripe nectarines—they won’t be juicy
- Don’t overmix the topping or it might turn doughy
🍓 Easy Ways to Customize
- Add more fruits: peaches, plums, raspberries, or blueberries
- Make it gluten-free: use gluten-free flour and oats
- Lower the sugar: swap with honey or maple syrup (adjust liquid)
🍨 Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Drizzle with caramel sauce or honey
- Top with toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts
🧊 Storing Leftovers
- Let the crisp cool completely
- Cover and store in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes
- Or microwave a single serving for 30–60 seconds
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use frozen nectarines?
A: Yes! Just thaw and drain them well first.
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Absolutely! Make and chill before baking or freeze it unbaked.
Q: Can I use other fruits instead?
A: Yes! Peaches, apricots, plums, or berries all work well.
💬 Final Thoughts
This Nectarine Brown Sugar Crisp is the kind of dessert that makes people smile. It’s warm, sweet, and full of flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make—even if you’ve never baked before!
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👉 Craving more? Try our Peach Crisp or Black Raspberry Crisp next!
