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This easy nectarine crisp perfectly captures summer with a sweet-tart cinnamon-spiced nectarine filling nestled beneath a ‘buttery’ oat topping! It’s dairy-free, vegan and so delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s peach and nectarine season, and after sharing an abundance of vegan peach recipes like easy peach salsa, blueberry peach muffins, and easy peach mango pie, it’s time for nectarines to shine with this simple nectarine crisp recipe. Made with simple, inexpensive pantry staples, it’s a tasty summer dessert for potlucks/ dinner parties.
Did you know nectarines are actually a type of peach without fuzzy skin? That makes them ideal for baked desserts – no peeling necessary! This nectarine dessert uses juicy nectarines picked at the peak of their season and tossed with lemon juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
The fruit mixture is baked until tender and bubbly beneath a moreish streusel topping made with vegan butter, oats, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. It’s comforting, crowd-pleasing, and sure to impress!
Looking for more simple, vegan crisp recipes? You might enjoy a vegan plum crisp, vegan apricot crisp, easy pear crisp, or apple cranberry crisp.
The Ingredients
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and substitutes.
Recipe Variations
- Nectarine crumble: Sub the oats crisp topping for an oat-free crumble topping.
- Thickeners: 1 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot) thickens the fruit juices into a jammy sauce.
- Spices: Add extra warm depth with vanilla, nutmeg, ginger, and/or cardamom.
- Other fruit: Replace a portion of nectarine with blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, plums, cherries, etc.
- Citrus zest: Boost the bright citrus flavor with a teaspoon of lemon/lime/orange zest.
- Herbs: i.e., mint, basil, rosemary, or thyme could all work in a nectarine recipe.
- Nuts: Chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, etc., add crunch to the topping.
- Shredded coconut: To add to the crumble topping for texture (chew) and flavor.
How to Make Nectarine Crisp
Step 1: First, preheat the oven to 375F/190C and grease a 9-inch round/square baking dish. Then, slice each nectarine in half, de-pit, and chop each half into 4 slices. Then, in a large bowl, toss the nectarine slices, brown sugar, lemon, and cinnamon and pour that into the prepared baking dish.
Step 2: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the crisp topping ingredients (flour, oats, vegan butter, cinnamon, and salt), Mixing into a wet sand/crumb consistency.
Step 3: Spread the oat crisp topping over the fruit and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top and the fruit is bubbly. Finally, remove the nectarine crisp from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes for the filling to thicken/set before serving. Enjoy!
If the topping is browning too quickly, loosely tent the dish with foil.
FAQs
Prepare the filling and topping and store them separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Before baking, bring both to room temp for 20 minutes. Assemble and bake.
You could also freeze the fully assembled, unbaked crisp for up to three months.
Not at all – they add a bit of color and are already very thin, so they are barely noticeable once baked. However, blanch and peel the nectarines if preferred.
The easiest way is to add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the filling. The heat will activate it and thicken the juices into a syrupy, jammy consistency.
Pro Recipe Tips
- Sweeten to taste: Depending on how sweet the fruit is and your preference.
- To reduce mess: Bake the crumble over a sheet pan to catch any sauce spillage.
- For a crunchier topping: Broil the top for a few minutes at the end.
What To Serve With Nectarine Crisp?
Enjoy a portion of this cozy nectarine crisp warm or at room temperature with:
- Vegan whipped cream (plain or sweetened)
- Dairy-free yogurt
- Vegan custard
- A scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or banana ice cream
Optionally topped with fresh berries, toasted nuts, and/or a sprig of fresh mint.
Storage Instructions
Leave the nectarine crisp to cool, then store it covered/in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave (45-60 seconds, though the topping will be soft) or bake larger amounts in the oven at 350F/175C (around 15-20 minutes).
Easy Nectarine Crisp
Ingredients
Filling:
- 7 large nectarines sliced
- 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
- Juice ½ of a lemon (lime will work)
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
Topping:
- 1 ¼ cup of all-purpose flour
- ½ cup of old-fashioned oats
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup of vegan butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, toss together the nectarines, brown sugar, lemon, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Pour the nectarine mixture into a 9×9 round or square baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, salt, and melted vegan butter until thoroughly combined. Spread the flour mixture evenly over the nectarines.
- Bake for 45 minutes until the top has lightly browned and the nectarines begin to bubble.
Notes
- Sweeten to taste: Depending on how sweet the fruit is and your preference.
- To reduce mess: Bake the crumble over a sheet pan to catch any sauce spillage.
- For a crunchier topping: Broil the top for a few minutes at the end.
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Love how tasty this nectarine crisp is!