Nectarine Shortcake

Heat oven to 425F.

Pit and slice 3 of the nectarines and toss together with cup of the sugar and the vanilla. Set aside.

Peel, pit and dice the remaining nectarines.

In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar, milk and butter.

Stir in diced nectarine.

Drop cup mounds onto a heavy-duty nonstick baking sheet.

Bake at 425F for 12 minutes.

Cool biscuits on a wire rack.

Split 1 in half horizontally and place bottom on a plate.

Top with cup of the sliced nectarines and cup whipped topping.

Place the top half of biscuit on whipped topping and dollop with 1 Tbsp. additional topping.

Repeat with remaining biscuits, nectarines and whipped topping; serve immediately.