Roasted nectarines with pecans

On a large piece of foil, spread the butter over a 20cmx20cm area in the middle of the piece of foil. Leave space all around so that the sides of the foil can be folded over the top of the fruit.

Over the buttered area, sprinkle and sugar and the nuts.

Wash, and halve the nectarines and remove the pip. Arrange the nectarines, cut side down, as close together as possible in a single layer.

Fold the foil over the top, and make sure there are no holes for the butter to escape, use a second piece of foil if necessary.

Place over low coals for about 5 – 10 minutes, until the butter is melted and the sugar has started to caramelise.

Remove from the coals, open the foil and invert onto your serving dish so that the nuts are on top, and the caramel juices drip down over the fruit.

Serve with marscapone or cream.