From bright salads to bubbly crisps to grilled desserts, these nectarine recipes show off the peach's less-fuzzy cousin in the sweetest way.
19 Juicy Recipes for Nectarine Lovers
Updated on Feb. 01, 2024
1/19
Nectarine Arugula Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a summer salad that brightens any supper. The homemade dressing with a hint of berries is perfect with arugula, nectarines and blue cheese. —Christine Laba, Arlington, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 101 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
2/19
Plum Good Crisp
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a great crisp that goes well with any meal, but you can also serve it as a breakfast treat or snack.When it's warm, it can't be beat! —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 233 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
3/19
Fruit ‘n’ Cake Kabobs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A neighbor served these kabobs at a family picnic and brought some over for us to sample. I was pleasantly surprised at the tasty toasted cake and juicy grilled fruit. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 kabob: 259 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
4/19
Pork Chops with Nectarine Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a dietitian, I’m always looking for ways to make meals healthy and delicious. These juicy chops are fast, too. —Suellen Pineda, Victor, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 1/2 cup sauce: 330 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 fat.
5/19
Shrimp & Nectarine Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a cool salad on a hot summer day, I combine shrimp, corn, tomatoes and nectarines with a drizzle of tarragon dressing. We love it chilled, but it's delectable served right away, too. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 252 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 448mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
6/19
Fruit Salad Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
6 cups salsa (80 chips)
From the Recipe Creator:
Salsa with strawberries, blueberries and nectarines makes a refreshing side dish. We scoop it up using tortilla chips sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup salsa with 3 chips: 122 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
7/19
Nectarine, Basil and Clementine Infused Water
Total Time
5 min
From the Recipe Creator:
Nectarine and basil may sound a little strange, but trust us, this combination is a real winner. A few slices of clementine seal the deal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
8/19
Grilled Honey-Balsamic Glazed Fruit
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings (1/2 cup glaze)
From the Recipe Creator:
One summer my mother-in-law made us grilled peaches basted with a sweet and tangy sauce. These are so good I'm always tempted to eat the whole batch. —Kristin Van Dyken, West Richland, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without ice cream): 164 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
9/19
Grilled Nectarine & Cheese Crostini
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
At our house, we love the summer tastes of sweet grilled nectarines and fresh basil over goat cheese. I can usually find all the ingredients at the farmers market. —Brandy Hollingshead, Grass Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 48 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
10/19
Stone Fruit Pie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can use any type of stone fruit in this pie. I love combining white peaches with sour cherries! —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 360 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 439mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
11/19
12/19
Nectarine and Beet Salad
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Beets, nectarines and feta cheese make for scrumptious additions to mixed greens. While the combination of ingredients may seem unlikely, I guarantee it will become a favorite salad on your home menu. —Nicole Werner, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 84 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
13/19
Mixed Fruit Shortcakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delightful downsized recipe makes just two biscuitlike shortcakes. Fill them with fresh fruit of your choice and top with whipped cream for an impressive dinner finale. —Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 shortcake: 329 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
14/19
Berry Nectarine Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been making this recipe for years. Whenever my family has a summer get-together, everyone requests it. The nectarines and berries look beautiful together, and the topping is the perfect accent. —Mindee Myers, Lincoln, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 109 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
15/19
Grilled Stone Fruits with Balsamic Syrup
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Get ready to experience another side of stone fruits. Hot off the rack, these grilled nectarines practically melt in your mouth. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 114 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.
16/19
17/19
Baked Nectarine Chicken Salad
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks love the crunchy chow mein noodles on top. I love that I can make it a day in advance and refrigerate until it's time to serve. Serve with hot bread or rolls. —Faye Robinson, Pensacola, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 539 calories, 37g fat (7g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 911mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.
18/19
Nectarine Plum Crisps
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A fusion of late-summer fruits, these crisps make a simple dessert—and what's left can be kept for breakfast. Look for apple crisp mix in the produce department of your grocery store. —Nicole Werner, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 474 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
19/19
Berry Nectarine Buckle
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this recipe in a magazine a long time ago, but modified it over the years. We enjoy its combination of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and nectarines, particularly when the cake is served warm with low-fat frozen yogurt. —Lisa Darling, Rochester, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 177 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
