Nectarine

Serve with: Fresh sugar snap peas, grape tomato salad, and dinner rolls.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 25 min

Ruby Port in the juicy filling deepens the fruit flavors in this crisp. Top with vanilla ice cream or the ice cream from the Malted Milk Ice Cream Cake .

This recipe yields more ginger syrup than you'll need for the fruit salad. Add a spoonful to a glass of club soda, sparkling water, or iced tea for a refreshing summer drink. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr (includes chilling)

The addition of the Italian aperitif Campari to fresh orange juice gives a slightly bitter taste to this light and refreshing dessert.

These cookies are also good on their own.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 25 min

A sweet summer treat that comes together quickly (nectarines rarely need peeling). You may want to serve ice cream alongside, but some softly whipped cream is also delicious.

Strawberries, blueberries, nectarines and vanilla ice cream team up in a quick sundae.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

For this recipe we call for a 13 1/2- by 4- by 1-inch rectangular tart pan with a removable fluted rim; you could also use an 8 1/2- by 1-inch round tart pan (both have about a 3 3/4-cup capacity).

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 6 hr

Raw sugar can be found in the baking aisle.

When using an outdoor grill, add a handful of fresh charcoal to the embers after serving the main course; when it's time to cook the nectarines, the fire should be at the right temperature. Remember to brush the grill clean before adding the fruit. Sour cream is a good substitute for the crème fraîche.