Caroline’s Fruit Crisp
Caroline’s Fruit Crisp
Yield 6-8
Ingredients
For the Fruit Crisp:
- 6-8 large fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups), or 4 cups of any other fresh fruit
- 2 tbsp juice of 1 lemon or 1 lime
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon (divided)
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
For the Peach Brandy Sauce:
- 4-5 peaches, peeled and pitted (to yield 1 1/2 cups peach puree)
- 1/3 cup peach brandy
Instructions
For the Fruit Crisp:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the sliced peaches in a 9x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the lemon juice and half a tablespoon of cinnamon over the peaches.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, remaining half tablespoon of cinnamon, flour, and light brown sugar. Optionally, incorporate the chopped pecans into the mixture.
- Crumble the prepared topping over the peaches in the baking dish. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, until the topping turns golden and the fruit bubbles.
- Elevate the dish by adding Peach Brandy Sauce, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of whipped cream.
For the Peach Brandy Sauce:
- Present the warm fruit crisp with a drizzle of Peach Brandy Sauce or your chosen topping.Puree the peeled and pitted peaches until velvety.
- In a saucepan, combine the peach puree with peach brandy.
- Simmer the mixture on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring consistently.
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