Honey and Thyme roasted Nectarine with Lemon Almond Crumble

Honey and Thyme roasted Nectarine with Lemon Almond Crumble

For the Crumble

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup plain flour
  • ½ cup ground almonds
  • ¼ cup raw sugar
  • 50gm butter- chilled
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius
  2. Place the flour, almonds, sugar and lemon zest in a bowl.  Rub through the butter until the mixture resembles chunky breadcrumbs.  Line a baking tray with baking paper, spread the crumble mixture evenly over the tray and bake – turning the mixture occasionally until golden brown (approximately 15 minutes).  Remove from the oven and set aside to cool

 

For the Roasted Nectarines

Ingredients:

  • Olive Oil
  • Beechwood Honeydew Honey
  • Firm but ripe nectarines, halved and pitted
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Orange Juice

Method

  1. Lightly oil the base of a shallow baking dish and place the nectarines cut side up.  Drizzle each piece of fruit with a little honey then olive oil.  Scatter over the thyme leaves.  Pour in enough orange juice to cover the base of the dish. 
  2. Roast for about 20 minutes or until the fruit is tender but not collapsing
  3. Serve with the lemon almond crumble and vanilla coconut icecream!