Nectarine, Blackberry & Basil Crumble

Bubbly fruit, buttery crumble, a hint of basil — made with love (and a touch of mischief).

Ingredients

• For the fruit
• 4 nectarines, sliced
• 2 cups fresh blackberries
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 5–6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• For the crumble
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 tsp water, if needed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the nectarines, blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and basil until the fruit is well coated. Pour into a 9-inch baking dish.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Pour in the melted butter and stir with a fork until all the dry ingredients are moistened and form coarse, clumpy crumbs. If it still looks dry and sandy, add 1 tsp water.
5. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the fruit.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.