Amaretto Nectarines

6 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 slightly unripe nectarines, quartered
  • 1/2 cup amaretto
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone, softened (recommended: Cantare)
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. 1
    Place quartered nectarines in a large resealable bag.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, stir together amaretto, orange juice concentrate, and cloves.
  3. 3
    Pour over the nectarines and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, stir together mascarpone, 2 tablespoons of marinade from the nectarines, and 1/4 cup of the slivered almonds.
  5. 5
    Refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. 6
    Set up grill for direct grilling over medium heat and oil the grates.
  7. 7
    Remove nectarines from marinade and place on hot grill.
  8. 8
    Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until grill marks appear and nectarines have begun to soften.
  9. 9
    Serve warm with the almond mascarpone and garnish with the remaining toasted almonds.
  10. 10
    Cook's Note: Make this kid-friendly by marinating 3 quartered nectarines in 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, 1/2 cup ginger ale, and 3 cloves.
  11. 11
    Continue the recipe as written.

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