Grilled Nectarine Shortcakes with Maple Whipped Cream

Shortcake has long been a summer staple on American tables, and grilling ripe nectarines lends them a smoky-sweet caramel edge. Nestled on tender buttermilk biscuits and finished with maple whipped cream, the dish feels both classic and freshly outdoor.

Serves 6 · 25 min prep · 20 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 410 cal
• 6g protein
• 52g carbs
• 21g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 4 large ripe nectarines
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• for grill grates neutral oil
• for garnish fresh mint

Instructions

1. 1Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F, and lightly oil the grates.
2. 2In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or fingertips until pea-sized crumbs form.
3. 3Stir in the buttermilk just until a shaggy dough comes together; turn onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch-thick round, and cut into 6 biscuits with a floured cutter.
4. 4Place biscuits on a parchment-lined sheet and chill 10 minutes while you prep the fruit.
5. 5Halve and pit the nectarines, then toss the cut sides with the remaining sugar so they will caramelize.
6. 6Grill the nectarine halves cut-side down until deep grill marks appear and the fruit softens slightly, 3 to 4 minutes; flip briefly just to warm the skins, then transfer to a plate.
7. 7Move biscuits to a cooler zone or a grill-safe sheet pan and bake with the lid closed until golden and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
8. 8Meanwhile whip the cream with maple syrup and vanilla to soft, billowy peaks.
9. 9Split each warm biscuit, layer the bottom half with grilled nectarine halves and a generous spoon of maple cream, then cap with the biscuit top.
10. 10Garnish with mint and serve immediately while the biscuits are still warm and the cream is cool.