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Caramelised sponge with nectarine

Paul Rankin
by Paul Rankin
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 2 		Vegetarian Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

For the sponge
55g/2oz unsalted butter
55g/2oz caster sugar
55g/2oz self-raising flour
1 free-range egg
For the nectarines
30g/1oz unsalted butter
30g/1oz caster sugar
30g/1oz brown sugar
1 nectarine, cut in half and cut into slices
1 lemon, zest only
icing sugar, to serve

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
2. To make the sponge, cream the butter and sugar together in a food processor.
3. Add the flour and egg and blend together.
4. To make the nectarines, heat the butter, caster sugar and brown sugar together in a medium non-stick frying pan until a caramel has formed.
5. Add the nectarine slices with the lemon zest and heat for a few minutes.
6. Pour the sponge mixture on top of the nectarines and transfer to the oven.
7. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sponge is golden and springy to the touch.