Summer Peach and Berry Crisp
Serves: 8
INGREDIENTS
- 3 lbs. of fresh or frozen peaches or nectarines (approx. 6-8 peaches)
- 12-16 ounces of fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup almond meal or whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup oats
- ½ cup silvered or chopped almonds(optional)
- 6-8 dates
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp of nutmeg
- 1 -2 tsp of cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Optional: Serve with plain Greek yogurt or coconut milk yogurt
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375 F
- Slice peaches thinly (leave the skin on).
- Mix peaches, berries, and maple syrup in an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Blend the almond meal, dates, and oil until fine in a food processor or blender.
- Mix the almond meal date mixture in a bowl with one cup of oats, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Use your fingers to mix it well. It should form small clumps.
- If needed, add an extra 2 tsp of water (or maple syrup) to help combine.
- Crumble topping on top of the fruit. Sprinkle almonds if desired.
- Bake:
– If using fresh fruit: Bake uncovered for 25-35 min until fruit is soft and bubbling and topping is browned.
– If using all frozen fruit: Bake covered with foil for the first30 min, then bake uncovered for the last 25-30 minutes to brown the topping (total baking 55-60 min). - Optional: Serve with plain yogurt, plain Greek yogurt or plain coconut milk yogurt.
Note: This recipe is best with fresh, ripe, in-season peaches. If fresh, ripe peaches not available you can substitute frozen and extend bake time. Frozen or fresh berries work well.