Nectarine Frangipane Cakes With Apricot Glaze And Pistachios
- 3 large nectarines (skin on), pitted and each cut into 8 segments
- 10 tbsp (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 None eggs
- 2 cups ground almonds
- 1/4 cup buckwheat flour, plus additional, to dust
- 2 tbsp good-quality apricot jam
- None None Chopped pistachios, to garnish
- None None Pomegranate seeds, to garnish (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 400u0b0F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Place the nectarine slices on the pan.
- Bake for 20 mins or until they start to look caramelized. Remove the baking pan and leave the oven on.
- Generously grease and flour a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer until pale, light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and then the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the ground almonds and flour until combined; do not over-mix. Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Lightly press 2 slices of cooled nectarine into each so the slices are still visible.
- Bake for about 20 mins or until golden and springy to the touch.
- Meanwhile, for the apricot glaze, mix the jam with a few drops of water in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium heat. Cook until runny.
- When the cakes come out of the oven, brush a little glaze over each cake. Cool in the pan for 10 mins. Remove from pan; completely on wire rack.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds, if desired. The cakes will keep in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place, for up to 3 days.
nectarines, unsalted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, ground almonds, buckwheat flour, pistachios, pomegranate seeds
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