Here’s a tasty way to start the day.
Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 40 minutes
Serves 12
1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened
1-3/4 cups (425 mL) granulated sugar
4 Ontario eggs
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) vanilla
2-3/4 cups (675 mL) all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
2 to 3 Ontario nectarines, sliced
1 cup (250 mL) Ontario blueberries
Icing sugar
Line a 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 inch (39 x 26 cm) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In large bowl using electric mixer, cream butter with sugar for about one minute. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla until smooth. In medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture at medium speed until blended.
Spread batter into prepared baking sheet. Top with nectarine slices, pressing slightly into batter. Scatter blueberries over top.
Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Dust top with icing sugar.
Tip: Sprinkle top with 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced almonds before baking.
Nutritional Information:
1 serving
PROTEIN: 6 grams
FAT: 17 grams
CARBOHYDRATE: 57 grams
CALORIES: 400
FIBRE: 2 grams
SODIUM: 210 mg
