Nectarines in Lime Syrup
Fruit — whether a bowl of sweet berries or a wedge of watermelon — makes the best dessert, but stone fruits are a real treat, especially nectarines. Sliced and dressed in a lime syrup, served chilled as they are here, they’re a refreshing, sophisticated and shockingly simple end to a meal.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- ½cup fresh lime juice (from 4 large limes)
- 1cup granulated sugar
- 2tablespoons orange liqueur
- 4to 6 ripe nectarines
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
In a small stainless-steel saucepan, combine lime juice, sugar and ½ cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve. Turn heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool completely, then add orange liqueur.Step 2
Slice nectarines (no need to peel) about ½ inch thick and place in a medium bowl. Add ½ cup lime syrup and toss to coat. Chill well, about 1 hour. (Refrigerate leftover syrup for up to 1 month.)Step 3
To serve, spoon slices into dessert glasses or shallow bowls. Garnish with lime wedges, for a final squirt of fresh lime at the table.