2 pounds nectarines (about 5)

8 ounces fresh raspberries

3 tablespoons sugar

2 drops almond extract -- optional

6 ALMOND BISCOTTI -- crumbled (see

recipe)

Slice nectarines into a large bowl. Add berries. Add sugar and extract, if used, and mix well. Allow fruits to stand 10 to 15 minutes to develop juices. Stir in biscotti crumbs. Divide the fruits among 6 serving dishes.= Makes 6