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 fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Nectarine Shortcakes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

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.

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