How to Make Nectarine Shortcake

To put a twist on the old fashioned shortcake, replace the strawberries with nectarines. It is delicious and easy to make.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 nectarines
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons reserved
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1 box of reduced calorie biscuit mix

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

2. Pit and slice three of your nectarines.
   Place them in a bowl with the sugar and vanilla, then gently toss.
   Set aside.

3. Peel, pit and then slice the last nectarine.

4. In a large bowl combine the biscuit mix with the reserved sugar, milk and butter. Then stir in the one nectarine you prepped.

5. Drop the biscuit mix onto a greased, or parchment paper lined baking sheet using a 1/2 cup baking cup measuring cup.

6. Place the biscuits in the over and cook for about 12 minutes.

7. Place the biscuits on a wire rack to cool.

8. Now slice the biscuits in half horizontally and pace the bottom onto a place.

9. Place 1/3 cup of the nectarine mixture on the biscuit.
   Then place 1/4 cup of the whipped cream topping on top of the nectarines.
   Now place the other half the biscuit on the top place a dollop of whipped cream on the very top.

10. Serve and enjoy!

11. The recipe will make six servings.
    Each one contains the following -
    397 calories
    14 grams fat
    5 grams protein
    62 grams carbohydrates
    2 grams fiber
    550 mg sodium
    17 mg cholesterol

12. You can use store bought biscuits, shortcake cups or french toast. Anyway you make it, it is sure to taste delicious and refreshing!

Resources

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