Fried Nectarines Recipe with Vanilla Mascarpone
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Warm buttery Fried Nectarines or Peaches Recipe topped with a delicious vanilla mascarpone.
When I find ripe peaches or nectarines they are hard to pass up. Such an intoxicating fragrance they have, with fabulous colors. This time of the year, especially in upstate South Carolina, fresh peaches are plentiful. Any roadside produce stand have baskets upon baskets of the juicy fruit. Stone fruits like peaches or nectarines seem to ripen before we can get them home so having a purpose for them is important.
I reached for two of my favorite cookbooks for inspiration, Hospitality Southern Style and Hearts Go Home for the Holidays, both published years ago by my sweet Aunt Carole. Plenty of blood, sweat and tears, but mostly love, was poured into those cookbooks as she compiled recipes from family and friends near and far. My great-grandmother, Nannie, had 12 children and each of the 12 are represented in the books as well as many of their children, plus many family friends too. I can’t tell you how often I’ve referred to these books, whether hunting for an old family favorite or tasty ideas for a get-together. The cookbooks are jam packed with great recipes and memories for me and my family. I’m thankful for Aunt Carole’s effort and her joy of cooking that she has shared with us all throughout the years and for generations to come.
Years ago I was happy to find a recipe for Fried Peaches (or nectarines). Uh, yeah, not quite a fresh fruit, healthy kinda thing, but yummy nonetheless. Top the warmed fruit with a simple vanilla mascarpone cream and you’re ready to go with a delectable, delightful dessert that’s a breeze to whip up, Fried Nectarines are the perfect ending to a spring or summertime meal.
How to Make Fried Nectarines with Vanilla Mascarpone
You’ll need only a few ingredients: peaches or nectarines, brown sugar, butter and amaretto.
The process if fairly straightforward. Peel and slice the nectarines (or peaches), then mix the brown sugar with the nectarines. Melt the butter in a saute pan, add the brown sugar-coated nectarines and cook over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the amaretto and simmer over medium heat for about 3-6 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
The vanilla mascarpone cream is just as easy to make. Vanilla yogurt with a bit of vanilla extract is whipped with the mascarpone to create the perfect compliment to the stone fruit. The mascarpone is a nice creamy contrast to the sweetness of the nectarines, and easy peasy. Try avoid eating a whole spoonful of the yumminess. Save it for the fruit!
That’s it. Yummy goodness awaits.
This recipe has been a nice one to use for large groups. I’ve also served it topped with toasted nuts, and vanilla ice cream, which is a nice addition to the warm, buttery fruit. Enjoy!
More stone fruit dessert recipes you’ll enjoy:
Fried Nectarines Recipe with Vanilla Mascarpone Recipe
Fried Nectarines with Vanilla Mascarpone Recipe
A delectable recipe for warm buttery nectarines or peaches topped with a vanilla mascarpone.
Ingredients
- For fruit:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups nectarines, sliced (about 6-7 nectarines)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup amaretto
- For mascarpone topping:*
- 8 ounces mascarpone soft cheese
- 4 ounces vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- *Makes a lot more than you’ll need, but is that so bad? Halve the recipe if you’d like.
Instructions
For fruit:
- Melt the butter in a saute pan.
- In a small bowl combine the sliced nectarines and brown sugar.
- Add the brown sugar coated nectarines and cook over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Next add the amaretto and simmer over medium heat for about 3-6 more minutes, stir occasionally.
For mascarpone topping:
- Mix together the mascarpone and yogurt with a hand mixer.
- Add the vanilla and mix well.
- Serve over warm nectarines.
Notes
Nectarine recipe inspired by Hospitality Southern Style by Carole Radford.
oh my…I definitely see myself making these soon. Amaretto? Marscapone? YUM!
I am totally printing this recipe for another time. It looks fantastic! I love the addition of the amaretto!
That sounds incredible. I want some right now!
Hmmm… I wonder if I could use the peaches I sliced up and froze last fall when we were overrun with them…
It looks SO good!
This looks so delicious…wish I had some right now!!
Peaches are Pa’s favorite fruit. I’ll try this for him. Looks and sounds delic.
And, yes, Aunt Carol, I refer to the cookbooks quite often. Amy, I enjoy your blog and have used and enjoyed many of your posts. Thanks.
I want a family recipe cookbook like that. What a treasure. My husband’s grandmother made pound cakes that were out of this world. We think we have the recipe, but it never turns out like hers. Makes me long for a chance to go watch her make it one more time.
Gah. These look delicious. I’m going to have to bookmark it for when we have nectarines available this summer. Thanks for sharing a piece of your family history.
Oh, my goodness! I do not think you are that far from the ATL. When are you fixin’ (that’s a good Southern term, right?)that dessert again? I have some of those great old recipes, too. Sometimes, they are the best!
We do a dessert very similar but we grill the peaches in the summer! I love anything that uses peaches or nectarines! Delish!
This is what I did with white peaches two weeks ago and used agave nectar. So yum! the amaretto added the extra what-else-is-in-there? ingredient that guests asked about. Hee.
The nectarines look beautiful but I am in absolutely in love with your Aunts cook books. What a wonderful legacy you have there to pass on to your daughter.I have a similar one that my cousin did with my great grandmothers recipes.
Yum! I’ll be making this ASAP, And hoping for a bumper peach crop here in NM.
Heaven, pure heaven here! I can’t wait to try this with Utah peaches this summer! Yum!
Wow that sounds amazing!! I love fruit-based desserts. I can’t WAIT for fresh peach season to arrive 😉
This is my kinda blogging! mmmmmm
Amy, Thanks for the kind words about the cookbooks…”Hearts Go Home For The Holidays” sold so well because people were first attracted to the cover which was designed and drawn by YOU! Thank you so much for taking the time from your busy young life to do that for me…it made the book even more special because you were such an important part of it. I remember people buying the book, looking at Nannie’s perfectly drawn house, reading the introduction and bursting into happy tears, because it brought back memories to them of visits to their own grandparents house. I remember being so overwhelmed by their reactions!
I enjoy your blog. You have such innovative ideas and your charming personality shines through your words and your beautiful photography! I am proud of you and love you and your sweet family very much…keep on cooking!! Aunt Carole
published family cookbooks? that’s awesome–definitely something to be proud of! now, about these nectarines–i’m thrilled. i eat fried apples all the time, but this sounds even more appealing, especially with that creamy topping. excellent post. 🙂
Oh, Amy. What a fabulous dessert. My favorites desserts are ones with any kind of warm fruit and this one looks like a definite winner! You can be assured that this one will be making an appearance on our table soon.
Oh My, I want some right now!
Have you tried other liquors? My kids are allergic to nuts so can not do Amaretto.
thanks!