Baked Nectarines with Pistachios

• 4 tbsp. shelled pistachios
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
• 2 drop almond extract (optional)
• .13 tsp. salt
• 2 nectarines
• 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 c. Creme fraiche
• 1 tbsp. granulated sugar

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Chop 3 tablespoons pistachios in a food processor until finely ground.
2. Add butter, confectioners' sugar, almond extract, and salt.
3. Process until combined.
4. Place nectarines, cut side up, on a baking sheet, and squeeze lemon over top.
5. Place a generous tablespoon of pistachio mixture on each nectarine half.
6. Chop remaining tablespoon pistachios, and sprinkle on top.
7. Bake until fruit is tender and topping is crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes.
9. Transfer to 4 plates.
10. Whisk together creme fraiche and granulated sugar.
11. Spoon over nectarines, and serve.
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pistachios, unsalted butter, confectioners, almond, salt, nectarines, lemon, sugar

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/baked-nectarines-pistachios-recipe-mslo0612 (may not work)