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ANTIOXIDANT POWER 366 Delicious Recipes for Great Health and Long LifePeach-Almond Crisp This is so easy, you can decide to make it just before dinner--and have it ready for dessert. 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon natural almond flavoring, divided pinch of salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds 1/3 cup granulated sugar 6 ripe peaches (or nectarines) peeled and sliced Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. To make the topping, in a food processor work bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, 1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture is mealy, Add the oatmeal and almonds. Process briefly until the almonds are coarsely chopped. In a 10-inch glass pie pan, mix the granulated sugar, peaches, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring. Press the fruit down into an even layer. Sprinkle the topping over all, and press that into a layer. Bake in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes, or until the fruit is tender and the topping is nicely browned. Serve warm from the pan. 4 to 6 servings |
