Thursday, December 30, 2010

Peach Berry Dessert

This recipe doesn't have a fancy name, but it is my favorite dessert of all time.  One summer, at least 10 years ago, my mom and I were visiting my Aunt.  We wanted to make a fresh fruit dessert and my aunt suggested this new recipe that she hadn't tried yet.  Ever since that day, this has become a family summer staple...I am constantly awaiting the day that peaches are in season, then make this as much as possible before the peaches disappear at the grocery store. 

Ingredients
2 pounds peaches, peeled and sliced (approx. 2 cups sliced)
3/4 cups sugar (divided: 1/4 and 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups raspberries, rinsed and drained
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation
  1. Mix together peaches, 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon.  Pour into 2 qt. baking dish or deep pie dish.
  2. Sprinkle raspberries over peaches. 
  3. In a food processor or in a bowl with a pastry knife, mix together remaining sugar, flour, butter and nutmeg until the mixture has the texture of coarse cornmeal.
  4. Squeeze topping together to compact, then crumble over fruit to cover. (Leave large chunks in the topping...those are the best parts)
  5. Bake in a 375* oven until bubbling in center and golden brown on top, about 45 min. 
  6. Cool 10 minutes. Serve dessert hot or cold.  Top with ice cream.

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