Summer, what a great time of the year for fresh fruits. Visit your local farm and taste what real local fruit actually tastes like. Anything that has to travel for more than a day is no longer, healthy, fresh and TASTY. While in the Okanagan, we have the privilege of aquiring these juicy fruits quite easily and I must say AWESOME. I went to the local farm
Davison Orchards in Vernon. They have a great selection of their own home grown produce. Check them out!
Did you know that peaches originated from China and were the favoured fruit by the emporers? Smart people!
I made a
Peach Streusel Cake with my lovely fruits and here is the end result. Very easy to make and tasty if I may say...
Recipe by:
Diana Rattray, About.com
Ingredients:
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (I guessed about 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 large peaches, about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled, pitted, thinly sliced
- Topping:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 scant teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation:
Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan. Heat oven to 350°.
In a mixing bowl with electric mixer, beat 10 tablespoons butter and the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl combine the 1 2/3 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly beat the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until well blended, scraping the sides of the bowl a few times. Spread/pat the batter into the prepared pan. Slice the peaches and arrange over the batter, pressing lightly, in a concentric circle, overlapping as needed.
Combine the topping ingredients with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Sprinkle the crumbs over the peaches. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until golden brown and peaches are tender and bubbly.
ENJOY!
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