Sunday, August 27, 2017

Peach and Pecan Crisp

Peach and Pecan Crisp
Hope everyone is having a great weekend, it’s been a few weeks since I last posted. Between visiting family, breaking my baby toe, training Lucy and keeping up the showings for our house; (yes, it’s on the market) I felt like I just couldn’t do another thing; well maybe a few other things like pick 20 something pounds of peaches at a u-pick farm in Corvallis and 3 half days of canning.

Suncrest Peach Tree
Peach butter and jam was at the top of my list but I also made a peach and pecan crisp. There is something very special about a summer fruit crisp. Number one being that you really only have a day or two to gobble it up and two there is nothing like warm soft juicy peaches nestled against a crispy, crunchy, aromatic, buttery topping that is smothered and topped with vanilla bean ice cream. A personal summer favorite. What is different about this recipe is that the pecans are baked with the peaches and not the topping.

This recipe is from Bon Appétit, July 2015. Made as directed but substituted ½ teaspoon of cardamom and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in place of the garam masala. Cardamom is one is my favorite spices in baked goods especially delicious with peaches. Will definitely make this one again, Deeeelicious!

Happy Sunday,
Cheri

Peach and Pecan Filling


Yield: 8

Peach and Pecan Crisp

This summery peach crisp is delicious and foolproof. Add in blueberries or blackberries for even more flavor. Cardamom and cinnamon make this a delightful baked dessert.

INGREDIENTS:

Crisp Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Crisp Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
  • 2 1/4 pounds peaches (about 7 medium), cut into 1/2" wedges
  • 1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS:


  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter sides and bottom of a 9” x 13” baking dish or large skillet.
Topping
  1. In a medium-sized bowl combine flour, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Using your fingertips rub in butter until clumps form throughout. Place bowl in fridge.
Filling and Assembly
  1. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway, until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool, coarsely chop, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl toss pecans, peaches, brown sugar, cane sugar, lemon juice, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt to combine. Pour into prepared baking dish and crumble refrigerated topping, breaking up into large pieces, over filling.
  3. Bake crisp until topping is golden brown and juices are thick and bubbling around the edges, 25–35 minutes.
  4. Store, covered at room temperature, refrigerate overnight.
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61 comments:

  1. We had a lot of fun picking the peaches, and eating one right off the tree was the best. Can't wait to go back and pick some apples and pears. This peach crisp was spectacular

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  2. I wish I could find a peach farm over here...freshly picked peaches must be really awesome. The crisp looks utterly delicious, Cheri.

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    1. Thanks Angie, this was my first time picking and it was so much fun, will not be my last.

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  3. So sorry to hear that you broke your toe. It's so uncomfortable. Hope you are using Arnica for it. Please pop in and train Scarlett haha. Good luck with selling your house xx

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    1. Thanks Tandy, it's much better now, very frustrating though.

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  4. I am sorry, you broke your toe. I hope it heels quickly. There is nothing better than a crisp made with juicy peches.

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    1. Thanks Gerlinde, fresh picked peaches just can't be beat.

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  5. I wish you a quick healing! This crisp looks delightful and I can't wait to try it. Can I use frozen peaches?

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    1. Hi Agness, yes you can use frozen but I'm not sure if it should be baked with the peaches frozen or if you should thaw, i would check that out;)

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  6. This sounds wonderful Cheri, peaches and pecans are surely a match made in heaven! So sorry about your toe, I've been there and know it's not fun.

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    1. Thanks Chris, we are enjoying the peaches this year for sure.

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  7. Sounds like you've been busy, Cheri and I hope your toe is doing well now.
    What a great dessert using peaches! It has to be really delicious with the pecans, cardamom and all. A must try, thanks!

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    1. Thanks Pam, love summer fruits and peaches and blueberries happen to be my favorites.

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  8. This sounds like a wonderful summer dessert especially with that vanilla ice cream on top ;)

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  9. i'm digging cardamom lately too! this looks DELICIOUS! so sorry about your toe. :/

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    1. Thanks Grace, it's been a few weeks now, hopefully not much longer.

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  10. I've broke the same little toe twice, each time I was pregnant. Must have been walking like a duck - haha. Hope it feels better soon. I love those pick your own farms and these peaches look wonderful. Which house are you selling? Arizona or Oregon? Great recipe - it looks fantastic.

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    1. Thanks Tricia, we are selling the Oregon home, if it doesn't sell this summer we will start remodeling next year......

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  11. Oh, boy, your crisp sounds amazing! I have a bunch of peaches on the counter, but they aren't as fragrant as ones from earlier in the summer. Darn it. P.S. Sorry about your toe! Ouch.

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    1. Thanks Liz, the peaches were a little late this year but they are now delicious.

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  12. Your broke a toe too??? Mine was the 'ring finger' toe on my left foot. It took a full six weeks before I could wear shoes. Hope yours heals quickly, Cheri! Mouth-watering dessert recipe. Peaches and pecans are a match made in Southern Heaven :)

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    1. Thanks Susan, it's been about a month now and I'm now able to go on short walks. Not the worst thing that could happen but definitely affects life;)

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  13. Hi Cheri - hope your toe is healing well! So much going on...hope things settle down. Glad to see you still make time to cook and eat so well. Love this crisp! A little fruit, some crunchy nuts in a warm dessert...all I need is some vanilla ice cream. : )

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    1. Thanks Monica, my toe is healing but certainly not fast enough, had fun peach picking;)

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  14. Your summer busy beats my summer busy! And oh your toe! Summer peaches make everything better and this slush crisp most certainly does!

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    1. Thanks Deb, especially loving the peaches this year.

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  15. Cheri: Welcome back. I am sorry to hear about your toe but I hope it is healing well. Are you leaving your beloved Pacific Northwest? I hope the house goes smoothly. And thanks for taking the time to give us the wonderful recipe. D

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    1. Hi Dena, yes it is our home in the PNW, if it doesn't sale we will start remodeling. Hope you have a wonderful week-end!

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  16. Broken toe?! Oh, no! Hope it heals soon -- that can be painful. Anyway, good to see you post again! And what a terrific recipe you've made for us -- love peach desserts, and this looks superb. Thanks!

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    1. Thanks John, had a wonderful time peach picking that is for sure.

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  17. Hope your little is healed by the time you read this. And welcome back, you have been missed. What a lovely way to use peaches. This peach and pecan crisp looks so mouth-watering good.

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    1. Thanks Anu, it's been almost 4 weeks so I'm getting pretty close, can't believe it's September.

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  18. Even here in Arizona, peaches have been incredible this year! The season has been longer, and the peaches have been sweeter. Your crisp looks fantastic, Cheri!

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    1. Oh that is wonderful, I have always enjoyed Schnepf farms peaches. Coming home in about 3 weeks or so....

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  19. I love seeing the last rush of peach recipes out there, this one looks so enticing, and I do just happen to have a bowlful of fabulous fruit on my counter...I'm sorry to see the summer go, but SO excited for FALL :)

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    1. Thanks Sue, me too! This is that exciting time in the year when we have veggies from both seasons to enjoy, my favorite.

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  20. I want to try this recipe, it sounds so good! Our peach vendor isn't in town this year due to the poor season in S.C., but maybe I can find some other peaches worth of trying this recipe!

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    1. Thanks Kris, we were lucky with peaches this year, it was a crazy year though:)

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  21. Boy Cheri, you are having one busy week! I love this recipe to use up some of my peaches and it's the perfect dessert to serve as an end of the summer treat! I too have broken the same toe, twice! Yikes! Hope your home sells and you're feeling better!

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    1. Thanks Anna and Liz, I've been thinking about buying some steel toed shoes, lol!

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  22. I have never tried peach crisp and yours looks heavenly

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  23. Ouch! Sorry to hear about your toe! This crisp looks delicious and I absolutely love the idea of using cardamom in it.

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    1. Thanks Amy, cardamom is becoming one of my favorite spices to bake with:)

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  24. Oh, my gosh, you're one busy lady. Your crisp looks fabulous. I wish I had some peaches left in the house, but I'm going to have to try an apple version. Hope your toe heals quickly!!!

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  25. I am head over heals in love with peaches and this looks delicious Cheri! How did I miss doing a peach crisp this year! Hope your toe is healing well.

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    1. The peaches have been exceptional this year, so sad the season is so short:)

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  26. I love the sound of peaches and pecans together!

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  27. Cheri, you are selling your Oregon place? I sure hope you are doing well up there and feeling better now. This crisp looks absolutely delicious and it's really gorgeous too!

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    1. Yes the Oregon house, I know I love this place but it's time......thanks Marcelle!

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  28. Hope your toe is feeling better, Cheri...Your crisp does look like the perfect comfort food =)

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    1. Thanks Kim, my toe is all better now and I'm back to being very active.

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  29. Looks yummy! can't wait to try this recipe.

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  30. The peach and pecan crisp is one of my favorite I often like to cook and serve my family with a side dish of vegetable biryani recipe that makes a perfect pair with this.

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