By Nutrition Agent Erin Stockton
Recipe of the Month: Peach Crumble
Serves: 9
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
If you are craving a comforting sweet treat, try this simple and inexpensive peach crumble that can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. Add blackberries or blueberries for an extra burst of flavor and nutrients. Serve this dish right out of the oven for an easy, warm dessert the whole family will love.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup margarine, softened
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) sliced peaches in 100% juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Combine oats, brown sugar and flour in a medium bowl.
- Cut margarine into the oat mixture with two knives or a fork until well blended.
- Add chopped pecans. Set mixture aside.
- Drain one can of peaches and pour into a medium bowl. Add a second can of peaches with its juice.
- Add sugar, flour and cinnamon to the peaches. Toss well.
- Pour the peach mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the fruit and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Erin Stockton is a Nutrition Agent with the LSU AgCenter in DeSoto, Sabine and Natchitoches parishes. A certified educator for more than 20 years, she provides research-based programs to help families make healthy food choices and stay active. For program requests or questions, contact Stockton at 318-872-0533, estockton@agcenter.lsu.edu, or on Facebook at LSU AgCenter DeSoto, Sabine & Natchitoches Nutrition & Community Health. The LSU AgCenter provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Additional information: lsuagcenter.com/eeo