JULIA ROBERT'S FRESH PEACH CRISP (adapted)
FOR THE FILLING: 3 lbs firm-ripe peaches, (approx. 10-11 peaches) pitted and cut into 1 inch chunks 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Scotch whisky (Dewars) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 Tbsp. Butter FOR THE TOPPING: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup brown sugar 10 Tbsp. butter, cut up (1 stick plus 2 Tbsp.)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F Grease 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish.
PREPARE FILLING: In large bowl, toss peaches with lemon juice. Add Whisky, granulated sugar, and brown sugar; toss to coat. Spread mixture in baking dish and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
PREPARE TOPPING: In large bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar. With pastry blender, cut in 10T. butter until coarse crumbs form. Press crumbs together into 1/2-inch clumps; sprinkle over peaches.
Bake crisp 30-35 minutes or until topping is brown and fruit is hot and bubbly. Cool 20 minutes. Serve warm with frozen yogurt.
Serves 8-10 |