Peaches and Nectarines with Cashew Almond Cream

This summertime dessert couldn't be easier. And it's packed with heart-healthy antioxidants.

From: Ann Gentry

Show: Naturally Delicious

Ingredients

4 fresh peaches, rinsed and quartered

4 fresh nectarines, rinsed and quartered

1 cup cashews

1 cup almonds

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup water

2 tablespoons mirin (a Japanese cooking wine, available in Asian markets and health food stores)

Preparation

Level: Easy

Servings: 6-Apr

Cook Time: 15 min

Ready In: 15 min

In a food processor or blender grind the nuts until pulverized. Add maple syrup, vanilla, mirin and water. Blend.

Pour over quartered fruit.

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