Sliced almonds add crunch to the crumbles topping plump slices of sweet, firm-fleshed nectarines in this fragrant dessert.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 8; 1/2 cup per serving

　　2 pounds fresh unpeeled nectarines, sliced, or 2 1/2 pounds frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed

　　1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar, divided use

　　2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate

　　1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

　　1/2 teaspoon almond extract

　　1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

　　1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking oatmeal

　　3 tablespoons sliced almonds

　　2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

　　1 tablespoon light tub margarine

　　1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

　　

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the nectarines, 1/4 cup brown sugar, the orange juice concentrate, lemon zest, almond extract, and nutmeg. Pour into an 8-inch square nonstick baking pan. Set aside.

　　

Step 3

In a small bowl, using a fork, stir together the oatmeal, almonds, flour, margarine, cinnamon, and remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar until the margarine is distributed throughout. Sprinkle over the nectarine mixture.

　　

Step 4

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the nectarines are tender and the topping is golden brown.

　　

Nutrition information

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(Per serving)

　　

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Calories: 131

　　

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Total fat: 2.5g

　　

Step 8

Saturated: 0.0g

　　

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Trans: 0.0g

　　

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Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 1.0g

　　

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Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

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Sodium: 14mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 27g

　　

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Fiber: 3g

　　

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Sugars: 18g

　　

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Protein: 3g

　　

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Calcium: 26mg

　　

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Potassium: 286mg

　　

Dietary Exchanges

Step 20

2 other carbohydrate

　　

Step 21

1/2 fat

　　American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition