Just Peachy!

August is peak peach and berry season, so this dessert captures the sweetness of late summer fruit.

Ingredients:

• For the filling:

  • 4 ripe peaches, sliced

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (or blackberries)

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

• For the topping:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream (plus a little for brushing)

• For serving:

  • Freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare the fruit filling

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • In a large bowl, toss peaches, berries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. Spread evenly into a greased baking dish.

2. Make the topping

   • In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   • Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   • Stir in cream until dough just comes together.

3. Assemble & bake

   • Drop spoonfuls of dough over the fruit filling.

   • Brush with a little extra cream for golden tops.

   • Bake 35–40 minutes, until topping is golden and fruit is bubbling.

4. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.