Roasted Nectarines With Mulled Wine Sauce

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 1

Sweet and savory roasted nectarines with warm mulled wine sauce

Roasted Nectarines With Mulled Wine Sauce

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

245

Sugar

28g

Fat

Roasted nectarines with mulled wine sauce is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying with your family. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes it unique and memorable. This dessert is easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it a stress-free option when hosting dinner parties. Ready to impress your guests? Give this recipe a try!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).
2.	Cut nectarines in half and remove the pit.
3.	Arrange nectarines in a baking dish, cut side up.
4.	In a small saucepan, melt brown sugar and butter together. Pour butter mixture over the nectarines.
5.	Bake nectarines for 20-25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
6.	While the nectarines are roasting, make the mulled wine sauce. In a small saucepan, combine red wine, cloves, cinnamon stick, star anise, and orange zest. Bring to a boil over high heat.
7.	Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the wine has reduced and thickened slightly.
8.	Remove the spices from the mulled wine sauce.
9.	Serve the roasted nectarines with a drizzle of the mulled wine sauce over each. Enjoy!

PROS

Roasting the nectarines brings out their natural sweetness and gives them a caramelized flavor.
The mulled wine sauce adds a warm and cozy touch to this dessert and makes it perfect for cold winter nights.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
It may also not be suitable for those avoiding alcohol.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, nectarines are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Red wine has also been linked to various health benefits in moderation, such as improving heart health and reducing inflammation.

	6 nectarines
	1/2 cup soft brown sugar
	40 g butter
	1 1/2 cups red wine
	6 whole cloves
	1 cinnamon stick
	2 whole star anise
	3 cm piece orange zest