Nectarine Crisp

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease a shallow five- to six-cup baking dish with a little butter.
3. 3
   Lightly mix half a teaspoon of the cinnamon, half a cup of the brown sugar and the cornstarch together.
4. 4
   Toss the nectarines with the lemon juice, fold in the sugar mixture and spread in the baking dish.
5. 5
   With a fork or a pastry blender, or by pulsing in a food processor, combine the flour, remaining sugar and cinnamon with the remaining butter until crumbly.
6. 6
   Spread over the nectarines.
7. 7
   Bake about 40 minutes, until the top has browned and the filling is bubbly.
8. 8
   Allow the crisp to cool to lukewarm, then serve with whipped cream or ice cream.