I didn’t name these! The name does conjure up the most unpleasant images BUT Neptune’s Navels really are truly delicious and perfect for family gatherings or posh dinner parties because Neptune’s Navels can be prepared in advance and are naturally gluten & dairy free! They taste a bit boozy too, which is odd as no booze goes near them at all, though I’m sure you could throw some in if you wanted to be particularly posh. A lovely friend and fabulous cook introduced me to Neptune’s Navels and they’re perfect for those with food intolerances and so quick and easy.
What You Need:
Serves 6
- 3 ripe Nectarines or Peaches for 2 halves per person
- Runny honey
- Ground All spice
- Pecans (optional)
What You Do:
- Halve the fruit and lay it out in a roasting pan. I still put them on parchment paper to make the washing up easier <lazy>.
- In a bowl add 3 tbsp runny honey + 1 tsp all spice and mix well.
Add more of either to make the mix more to your liking…the more mix you use, the more juicy sauce you’ll get but the more your teeth will rot 😀 - Smash the pecan nuts up with a rolling pin, though I definitely recommend putting them in a bag unless you want to decorate your kitchen with them, and add those to the mix too.
- Spoon the mix into each of the wells in the halved fruit.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
My sister thinks this recipe would also work well with pear halves and smashed hazelnuts…what do you think?
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Incredible bomb Proof Meringues
Churros
Incredible Sticky BBQ Ribs
Fruity American Style Pancakes
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Love these free-from beauties, wow! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
I know you can’t eat nuts, but they’re just as delicious without and perfect for entertaining!
Wow these look delicious. My mum would love it as she is fan no 1 of peaches!! We shouod try this at home. #foodpornthursdays
ooh yes do try them and I hope your Mum likes them!
These look amazing, want to try these and I’ll be looking at the other free from recipes too! #BigFatLinky
Thank you Nicola and yes do. Do you have to avoid anything in particular? Either there are more intolerances around or we’re realising that our symptoms are caused by certain foods and trying to do something about it. Thank you for popping in x
Fantastic recipe – I’ve never heard of these before but they sound delicious. Thanks for the top tips in there too, I will definitely use the parchment paper when making. Thanks so much for linking up with #foodpornthursdays x
I use parchment paper with everything! They really are delicious and it appears they freeze well too 😉
Tonight I will try them on the BBQ±
Have you done it? Please report back!
Remember the rule- if you feature food you MUST send samples 🙂 #bigfatlinky
Well…..I could…..but they’d be so squishy in the post and there don’t seem to be any left…:-D
These looks super tasty! Definitely one to try on the family… Although I may just eat them all myself! Enjoyed connecting with your blog via the #bigfatlinky
They seem to be VERY family friendly and the kids particularly like bashing the nuts and stirring the mix….!
They sound good! I agree that the name isn’t ideal though lol 🙂 #bigfatlinky
Debbie
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It really isn’t!!!!!
The name intrigued me and these sound really yummy. It’s one of my favourite fruits #freefromfriday
They really are delicious aren’t they?? I’m still struggling with the name 😉
The name alone had me intrigued and what a great name that is. Definitely a Christmassy sort of dish and I’m sure you could experiment with different fruits. Plums would be good.
Yes that’s very true!! Thank you, that’s a great idea.
Great idea to use summer fruit 🙂
They’re never around long enough for my liking! I’ve just discovered they freeze very well too, which is excellent news.
I think these would be great on a BBQ as long as they’re well wrapped in foil – or in takeaway foil trays! Mmmmmm….terrible name, though 🙂
I know it’s so dreadful isn’t it?? Ah there you go Lindsey 🙂 2 votes for yes to BBQ’ing!
I’m wondering if they would bbq? But I’m always wondering if something will bbq. Might be a bit messy. Also, I’m not sure M would let fruit anywhere his equipment.
Could you wrap them up in foil and then BBQ them or will the whole lot catch fire??
These look delicious! So simple too x
They really are! The kids loved them too..must have been all that honey!
Yeah, that name is wrong! 😀 I have a thing about belly buttons *shudders* but this recipe looks ace and so easy, I think I would be naughty and smash a bit of booze in. We have some peaches soaking in vodka at the moment…may be interesting! 🙂
Ooh please report back if you make Pickled Neptune’s Navels…!