Before we get into the Peach Crisp Recipe, I wanted to let you know that my first online coaching student, Fiona from Great Britain, has completed her beads and sent the photos to me. So that means tomorrow my first online coaching blog will appear. I'm excited. You'd never know that this is her first try. She did wonderfully
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I have had more than a few requests for my peach dessert recipe. And because it's PDY, (pretty darn yummy), I decided to include it in today's post. Tomorrow we'll get back to glass, but for today, just think peachy thoughts.
(Here is a photo of my frozen peach stash in my freezer.)
I feel a little like that guy in Forest Gump, but instead of talking about all the shrimp dishes, I'm thinking, peach margaritas, peach crisp, peach pie, peach ice cream...you know what I mean.
Here is a modified recipe from Colorado Collage Cookbook- one of my faves.
And these are my peaches from the Western Slope of Colorado. I've blogged about them already and adore them. The have the fragrance, juiciness and flavor that I haven't found anywhere else, and I live in Georgia- the Peach State.
The original recipe includes a mixture of plums and peaches, but because my family loves peaches so much, we substitute more peaches for the plums. You could use a mixture of fruits though- apples, plums, etc. would all work. Don't forget to add a little more liquid if you use apples. (We're partial to a touch of Gran Marnier or Amaretto, when more liquid is needed) And if I don't have tapioca, then I substitute flour. It's needed to thicken the abundant juices.
Plum Creek Peach Crisp (10-12 servings)
1 1/4 C flour
1/2 C packed dark brown sugar
1/2 C chilled stick of butter, cut into pieces
2 tsp finely grated orange zest
1/4 tsp plus pinch of salt, divided
10-12 medium peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2" wedges (about 8.5 cups)
1/2 C sugar
2 Tbsp quick cooking tapioca
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Vanilla ice cream
In a food processor, combine flour, brown sugar, butter pieces, orange zest and 1/4 tsp salt. Pulse until it becomes small clumps. Cover and chill. Can make the day before.
In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, tapioca, lemon juice and pinch of salt. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Preheat over to 350 degrees. Grease 11x 7x 2 inch pan or 2 quart baking pan. Spoon peaches mixture into prepared dish and top with flour mixture. Bake until fruit is tender and topping is brown and crisp. 45-60 minutes. Cool slightly and spoon into deep serving bowls. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
I wish I could include a photo of the dessert, but I have to say that whenever I make this, it goes rather quickly. So use your imagination.
If you have a great recipe, whether for peaches or something else, please feel free to add it in the comments section. Why not?
I love cupcakes. Pink frosting with sprinkles sounds pretty yummy to me. And obviously a lot of other people like them too. This style and others tend to sell well in my etsy shop, http://www.StudioMarcy.etsy.com.
