If you’re in love with all kinds of desserts and can’t seem to stop munching at any time of the day, there are some healthier options you could try next time you get a craving. And if you’re a fan of plums, pears, and peaches, you’re in for a treat! You’ll get your fill of sweetness and enjoy the fact it’s all homemade.
Creamy Peach Pie, Anyone?
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch single crust pie
- 4 cups of fresh peaches – peeled, pitted, and sliced
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Peel and slice your peaches, and then set them to the side. Then, mix the flour, sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Pour the mixture onto the sliced peaches and mix it in well. Pour it out into a pie shell and slather whipped cream on top. Bake until golden at 400°F (205°C), let cool, and voila; perfection among desserts!
Perfect Pears Panos
- 4 Bosc pears, peeled
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup Cointreau
Leave the pears whole or cut them in halves and core them. Put them in a large saucepan and cover with up to 1 inch of water, pour in the sugar, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer them until the liquid has turned into a light syrup. Remove from the stove and add the vanilla. When still warm, stir in the Cointreau and it’s ready to serve!
A Nice Plum Bread for Everyone
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 (4 ounce) jars of plum baby food
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and get the pan ready! Combine vegetable oil, white sugar, eggs, plum baby food, and food coloring, while in another bowl, mix the flour, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and nuts together. Mix everything and bake for 50-60 minutes until ready. Brush some confectioner’s sugar and lemon juice on top while the cake is still cooling.
Peach Gelee Candy Goodness
- 1 pound of ripe peaches — peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cups white sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons liquid pectin
- ½ cup white sugar, for sprinkling
Line a small baking dish with plastic wrap, and puree a combination of the lime juice and peaches in a blender until smooth. Stir in with ½ cup of white sugar over the stove, bring to a boil, and keep stirring until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients and stir continuously, and then let the puree refrigerate for at least eight hours. Sprinkle some sugar on top and cut up your gelee, and you’ve got a delicious peach dessert!