From snoek basted with apricot jam, boerewors rolls topped with peach chutney and ribs smothered in sticky plum sauce, South Africans know how well stone fruit goes with our favourite pastime – a braai! All through the summer months there’s a steady supply of locally grown peaches, nectarines and plums. While they are juicy and delicious as whole fruit enjoyed at any time of day, there’s so much more we can do with this versatile fruit to elevate our entertaining and family meals.
Wilechia van der Westhuizen from Juicy Delicious says, “There’s nothing more South African, and more unifying in our country, than lighting up the fire and gathering friends and family for a summer braai. We are so fortunate to also have access to farm-fresh peaches, nectarines and plums throughout the summer months. Of course, they are delicious in desserts from ice-creams to crumbles and cobblers. But stone fruit also pairs wonderfully in savoury dishes, from salads and roasts to curries and braais.”
Before the summer ends, try out this recipe created by Angie Batis Durrant.
Nectarine Possets
Makes 10 individual desserts set in nectarine halves
Ingredients
- 5 large nectarines – cut in half
- 180 ml fresh whipping cream
- 75 grams castor sugar
- 1 whole lemon – to squeeze onto the cut peaches
- 4 Tbsp / 60mls freshly squeezed lemon juice for the mixture
- 3 Tbsp nectarine puree, see instructions below
- 10ml cinnamon sugar
Method
- Slice your nectarines in half longways and carefully removing the pits.
- Then using a teaspoon carve out the inside of the nectarine, don’t go too close to the skin as you don’t want to break the outer layer.
- Once you have done this to all the nectarines, squeeze a whole lemon over the cut surfaces, to stop them from going brown.
- Place all the nectarine flesh into a blender or Nutribullet and blend until smooth.
- Beat the cream until soft peaks form.
- Add the castor sugar and beat in.
- Add the nectarine puree and mix through.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Spoon the cream mixture into the prepared nectarine halves. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar just before serving.
TIP: You can replace the cream with plain cream cheese or mascarpone for an even more indulgent version.
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