Peach Crisp

July, August and September is the heart of peach picking season here in NJ and let me tell you, they're beautiful this year. (Well, at least the markets I've been going to!) They were so plump and mouthwateringly juicy, I just had to eat one on it's own before I could even cut it up for this crisp! I used the standard yellow skin peach variety, but feel free to try the white flesh or donut peaches if you'd like instead. This is another one of those easy recipes you can make last minute if you're in the mood for a little something sweet and even top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you wish. 

Peach Crisp
4-5 large peaches
1 tbsp. corn starch
1 tsp. Ground nutmeg
1 tbsp. butter, chilled

Directions:
1. Cut the peach in half around the pit. Remove the pit, peel and slice the peaches and add to a bowl. 
2. Add the cornstarch and nutmeg to the peaches and mix well. 
3. Add the mixture to a baking dish (I used a 9"x9").
4. Cut up the butter into small pieces and place them through out the peaches. 

Topping
1 c. oats
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
6 tbsp. butter, melted

Directions:
1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until it is a crumbly mixture. 
2. Add the topping evenly over the peaches, then bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the peaches have softened (I use the tip of a sharp knife and stick it into the mixture) and the top is lightly browned. 
3. Remove from the oven and let cool. Serves 9. 

Enjoy! 

Shared on Foodie Friends Friday 8/17/12

Morello Cherry Almond Crisp

Morello cherries are a sour cherry with dark red skin and juice. I found some at a recent trip to Trader Joe's along with almond meal, which is simply ground up almonds, and thought they would make a nice dessert. If you don't have a Trader Joe's in your area, they generally carry both of these items at any health food store. This crisp was both tart and sweet and the almond meal gave the crisp a nice, nutty flavor. 

Morello Cherry Almond Crisp

2 12oz Jars Trader Joe's Dark Morello Cherries
2 tbsp. Agave Syrup
1/2 c. Oats
1/2 c. Light Brown Sugar
1/2 c. White Chocolate Chips
1/2 c. Trader Joe's Just Almond Meal
3 tbsp. Butter, melted

Drain the liquid from the cherries and place cherries in a bowl and add the syrup; mix well. In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, sugar, chocolate chips, almond meal and melted butter until it it crumbly. Place the cherry mixture into an oven safe baking dish (approx. 8"x8"), then spread the oat mixture on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Serves 6. 

Enjoy! 

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