Dessert: Nectarine Shortcakes

With juicy fruit mixed right into the batter, these summery shortcakes are perfect on their own, or with a simple dollop of whipped cream or smooth vanilla ice cream.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Nectarine Shortcakes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1/2 lb. nectarines
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. granulated sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. Coarse salt
6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter
1 c. heavy cream
Fine sanding sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine nectarines, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons granulated sugar. Let stand 15 minutes.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture forms small pieces. Stir in cream. Fold in nectarine mixture.
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into an 8 1/2-inch round. Using a 2 1/2-inch cutter, cut out 8 rounds, and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with cream; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Remaining shortcakes can be stored in an airtight container up to 1 day. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.