Time for Peaches

Lucky 13 Peaches

Keith and I get our peaches every year from Gordon's Orchard on Highway 13 near Vista, Missouri.  The same owners have had the orchard and produce farm since the late 1970's and have been there regularly over the years to purchase fruits and vegetables in season.  The peaches were ready since July and we are there each week.  It is now September and I have already processed enough Lucky 13's to hold us over the winter.  Since the work was done, we now purchase each week to eat fresh along with watermelons, cantaloupes, squash, and specialty foods that we do not grow ourselves. 

Here is my favorite Crisp recipe that can be made with any fruit such as apples, peaches, pears, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries.  Keith doesn't like cobblers because the crust can be undercooked for him and I just don't make them anymore because his idea of undercooked and mine are not the same.  I do purchase cobblers in restaurants and the crusts are as done as the ones I made.  This is a recipe he and I both enjoy and it goes very fast.

Peach Crisp

Makes:  9 servings.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time:  45 minutes

Ingredients:

Filling:

1/2 cup SPLENDA Brown Sugar Blend

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional additional 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg)

4 cups peeled and sliced peaches (or other fruit)

Topping:

1 1/4 cups old fashion oatmeal

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup SPLENDA Brown Sugar Blend

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup melted butter

How to Make:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Lightly spray an 8x8x2 inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.  Set aside.

2.  Combine 1/2 cup sugar blend, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon in a large bowl.  Add fruit, tossing to coat.  Spoon into prepared pan. Set aside.

3.  Combine oatmeal, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar blend, and walnuts in a bowl.  Stir in butter.   Mixture will be crumbly.  Spoon over fruit mixture.

4.  Bake 45 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.  Serve warm.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories 310, Calories from Fat 160, Total Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 0mg, Total Carbohydrates 38g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 21g, Protein 4g.

Exchange per Serving: 1 1/2 Starches, 1 Fruit, 3 Fats