Instructions: Heat 1/4 cup sugar and gingerroot in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool. Stir in lemon zest and set aside. Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until well mixed. Add eggs and beat well.

Add buttermilk and beat well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl and mix well. Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Fold in ginger mixture and nectarines. Spoon batter into 12 greased muffin cups, filling three-fourths full. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Servings: 12

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