1

Tbs

butter; cut small pieces

1

tsp

butter; for greasing

5

Tbs

sugar

1

egg

¼

cup

milk

¼

cup

all-purpose flour

1/8

tsp

salt

2

cups

nectarines; thinly sliced

2

Tbs

almonds; coarsely chopped

1

Preheat an oven to 220°C.

2

Using 1 teaspoon of the butter, grease a 20cm gratin dish or other shallow baking dish, then sprinkle it with 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Arrange the fruit in the dish.

3

In a bowl combine the egg, milk, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and the salt and whisk them together. When well mixed, gradually whisk in the flour. Pour this cream-like batter over the fruit. Sprinkle the remaining 3 tablespoons of the sugar, the butter, and the almonds over the top.

4

Bake until the batter is set, the butter melted, and the fruit cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.

5

Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.