Fresh nectarines and dates in a cinnamon syrup
with roasted slivered almonds

Hi there
We had a lovely day playing host to a beautiful couple with a gorgeous new baby. 
An ordinary dessert , I thought, was appreciated and the recipe asked for. 
So here it is - of course it could be used for any fruit in season - adds a little glamour to an already fabulous fruit.

 February is my favourite time of the year for fruit - how exquisite are the peaches, plums, nectarines, and this year we also had apricots tasting almost like they did when we were fortunate enough to pick them from the tree............
Of course the best way to serve stone fruit is fresh.


But sometimes we want to serve a dessert that feels special and goes a bit beyond that. This is an in-between concept which fits that need.
Make a sugar syrup - equal quantities of sugar to water over low heat until sugar dissolves. Add a cinnamon stick, a few drops of vanilla, and a slurp of white wine if there is some available - add the stones for flavour.
Meanwhile, slice nectarines, add dates then combine with cooled syrup.
Sprinkle with roasted slivered almonds and serve with Greek yoghurt.
(roast almonds in oven for about 10 minutes at medium temperature - keep watching because they turn brown quickly)
Click on 'comment' at bottom of page to have your say or email clara@babyboomerconnections.com.au www.babyboomerconnections.com.au