Desserts Easy & Quick

Frozen Berries Make This Healthy Treat Easy To Prepare!

I just love finding desserts that are easy and quick to make and that have nutritional value as well.  I found this recipe at DailyMail.com and it boasts a reduced calorie count because of less butter and crumble topping than other fruit crisps.  I’m happy to hear that, especially as bathing suit season approaches!  And I certainly don’t want to give up my dessert!  This recipe is great because you get the natural sweetness of the berries, and you can use whatever fruit combination you want, or have on hand.  Feel free to add nuts to the crumble (which I always love to do) and top with low-fat yogurt.  It also makes a nice big batch so it’s great for company or for lots of leftovers.  Please let me know how you enjoy this delicious and healthier fruit treat!  

Low-Fat Peach-Blueberry Crisp

2 1/4 cups frozen peaches, defrosted
2 1/4 cups frozen blueberries, defrosted
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/3 cup white (granulated) sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup quick-cooking or regular oatmeal (do not use instant oatmeal)
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
3 Tbsp. cold salted or unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Combine the fruit and any accumulated juices, almond extract, white sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl, mixing well. Let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Have ready an 8-by-11-inch (ungreased) shallow baking dish or one of similar volume.

Combine the oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Add the butter and use your fingers to thoroughly work it into the dry ingredients. The consistency will be crumbly.

Pour the fruit mixture into the baking dish, distributing the berries and peaches evenly. Scatter the crumb topping over the fruit, covering it as much as possible. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling up the sides of the dish and the crisp topping is just starting to brown.

Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.  Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutrition per serving (based on 8, using unsalted butter): 190 calories, 2 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 11 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 3 g dietary fiber, 26 g sugar.

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