A Sweet Treat for Summer

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The farmer’s markets are filled with antioxidant-rich peaches, cherries and blueberries this time of year.  Take advantage of these colorful fruits and solve your sweet tooth at the same time with this delicious recipe.

Peach, Cherry and Blueberry Crumble with Orange-Scented Nut Topping

(yields 8-12 servings)

Orange-Scented Nut Topping

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 1/4 teaspoon star anise powder
  • 3 tablespoons  grapeseed oil
  • Zest of 1 orange

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°
  2. In a medium bowl combine all ingredients, set aside.

Fruit mixture

Ingredients

  • 3 large, ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 2 pints ripe whole cherries, stemmed and pitted
  • 1 pint blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon rose flower water
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup almond flour

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl combine fruit, rose flower water, and almond and vanilla extracts.  Toss gently with large spoon.
  2. Sprinkle with almond flour.  Toss until fruit is evenly coated.
  3. Slide fruit mixture into 13X9-inch baking dish.  cover with Orange-Scented Nut topping.
  4. Place dish on backing sheet.  Bake 45-60 minutes, until top is browned and juices are bubbling over.

What is your favorite summer fruit recipe?

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