Roasted Nectarines with Mulled Wine Sauce

Treat your taste buds to a sophisticated dessert with these Roasted Nectarines with Mulled Wine Sauce, a perfect blend of tender, caramelized fruit and a spiced, aromatic wine reduction. This elegant recipe combines ripe nectarines roasted with honey and butter until golden, served with a rich, syrupy sauce infused with red wine, orange zest, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. The subtle warmth of the spices pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the fruit, making it an ideal dessert for special occasions or cozy evenings. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is elevated with a drizzle of vanilla-scented sauce and optional fresh mint for a stunning presentation. Perfect for lovers of seasonal fruit desserts, wine-based sauces, and comforting yet refined flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 nectarines
• 250 ml red wine
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 3 cloves
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Wash and halve the nectarines, removing the pits.

Step 3

Place the nectarine halves, cut side up, in a baking dish. Drizzle with honey and dot with small pieces of butter.

Step 4

Roast the nectarines in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.

Step 5

While the nectarines are roasting, prepare the mulled wine sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine red wine, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and granulated sugar.

Step 6

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once dissolved, simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.

Step 7

Strain the mulled wine mixture through a fine sieve to remove the spices and return the sauce to the saucepan.

Step 8

Simmer the strained sauce for another 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced and syrupy. Stir in the vanilla extract and keep warm.

Step 9

Remove the roasted nectarines from the oven. Place two nectarine halves on each serving plate.

Step 10

Drizzle the warm mulled wine sauce over the roasted nectarines.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1035.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	982.6

Total Fat 15.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 32.9mg	0%
Sodium 104.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 138.5g
Protein 8.8g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 174.8mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1818.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.2%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 79.7%