Nectarine Cobbler
Nectarines are the unloved children of the peach family. Not many recipes call for them but they are superb in desserts. Help a nectarine feel loved and try this dessert today.
INGREDIENTS:
5 cups Nectarines, sliced
1 cup Sugar
2 large Eggs, separated, each part beaten
1 tbs Cinnamon
1 cup Flour
1 1/4 tsp Baking powder
6 tbs Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt
6 tbs Butter
1/2 cup Milk
DIRECTIONS:
1. Toss fruit with sugar, stir in yolks and turn into a buttered 8×8″ pan.
2. Sprinkle with cinnamon. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and toss lightly to mix.
3. With a pastry blender, cut butter into dry ingredients until crumbly.
4. Add milk, stirring until smooth, then lightly fold in egg whites. Spoon over fruit.
5. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes, or until brown and crusty.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Serves: 8