You don’t need much to make summer fruit shine – least of all refined, white sugar.
A few weeks ago, I had a bunch of nectarines and blueberries from the farmers market about to pass their prime and a party to attend.
This came together so fast and so easily and gave that beautiful fruit a chance to be a star. And it was – everyone at the party loved it!
Healthy Blueberry Nectarine Crumble
This classic summer dessert takes 10 minutes to prep; and with a bake time of under 30 minutes, throw it together last minute while your guests finish their wine. Try other summer fruit combos too – this is just what I had on hand. Peaches + blueberries or blackberries would be amazing too!
Adapted from “Flourless Anything Crumble,” It’s All Good by Gwyneth Paltrow
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups fresh nectarines, sliced into narrow wedges
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 tablespoons Grade B dark maple syrup (split)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup spelt flour
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts, finely chopped
- A pinch of fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons melted ghee (clarified butter) or extra virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400℉.
Place nectarines and blueberries in a shallow pie or baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and the lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Combine flour, walnuts, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a small mixing bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and the ghee or olive oil. Mix with your fingers until you have pea-sized crumbles. (You’ll likely have some bigger chunks too. That’s okay…preferred, even!)
Sprinkle crumbles evenly on top of fruit. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crumbles turn slightly brown and fruit is bubbling hot. Serves 4-6.
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Enjoy!
xo,
