Nectarine and Almond Crisp

Name: Nectarine and Almond Crisp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup all purpose flour; ½ cup golden brown sugar; 1¼ teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 ounces almond paste; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1½ cups sliced almonds; 2½ pounds nectarines; ½ cup apricot preserves

A delightful summer dessert featuring juicy nectarines topped with a cardamom-spiced almond crumble. The combination of fresh fruit, warm spices, and crunchy almonds creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

8 servings

1 hr 15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¾ cup all purpose flour
•½ cup golden brown sugar
•1¼ teaspoons ground cardamom
•1 teaspoon ground ginger
•¼ teaspoon salt
•2 ounces almond paste
•6 tablespoons unsalted butter
•1½ cups sliced almonds
•2½ pounds nectarines
•½ cup apricot preserves

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Blend 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and salt in processor. Add almond paste and process until fine crumbs form. Add butter and process using on/off turns until mixture begins to clump together. Transfer to bowl. Mix in almonds.
15 min
2.
Toss nectarine wedges, apricot preserves, remaining 1 tablespoon flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon ginger in large bowl to coat. Transfer to prepared baking dish; sprinkle topping over. Bake until topping is golden, nectarines are tender, and juices are bubbling around edges, about 40 minutes. Cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
60 min