Nectarine Berry Crisp

Ingredients

Topping

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup rolled oat
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Filling

• 1 1/2 lbs blackberries and raspberries (any other berries will do)
• 1/2 lb peeled thinly sliced nectarine
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

1. 1

   In a food processor, pulse the flour and butter until the texture of coarse cornmeal.

2. 2

   Remove to a bowl and toss with remaining ingredients until mixed.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

4. 4

   Butter a 10 by 8-inch casserole dish.

5. 5

   Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

6. 6

   Place the fruit filling in the buttered dish.

7. 7

   Cover the filling with a 3/4-inch layer (or more) of the topping.

8. 8

   Bake until bubbling and the fruit in the middle is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm for best flavor. Serve with ice cream, if desired.