Peach Crisp

I split a case of peaches with a member at the co-op and thought they were a little grainy, so this was my solution from :
http://bakingdesserts.suite101.com/article.cf/peach_crisp_recipe_made_with_fresh_peaches

Peach Crisp Recipe

• 6 cups fresh or frozen peach slices, peeled and pitted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup unbleached flour
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup rolled oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces (1 stick) butter, cold, cut in 8 pieces

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Butter a 9" X 9" glass baking pan or 2 quart stoneware baking dish. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, toss peeled and pitted ripe peach slices with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 flour and lemon juice and arrange in prepared baking dish. Set aside.
4. Combine 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, oatmeal and cinnamon in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until blended.
5. With the food processor running, add cold butter a few pieces at a time. Pulse until the butter is incorporated and looks like coarse meal.
6. Spread topping ingredients evenly over the peaches and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until peaches are bubbling through and the topping is starting to brown. Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes or more before serving.
7. Serve warm with Sweetened Whipped Cream (below) or your choice of ice cream!
8. Refrigerate any leftovers if there are any left!
9. Serves 6.

This Peach Crisp Recipe can be jazzed up by adding blackberries, raspberries or cherries for color, sliced almonds and almond extract for taste or pure maple syrup for sweetness. Experiment with different fruits and spices. Substitute apples for the peaches and voilà! Apple Crisp!

Sweetened Whipped Cream

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In large mixing bowl, whip heavy whipping cream until almost stiff.
2. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla and whip until stiff. Do not over whip cream.