Directions
Fresh Peach Crisp is even better when it’s got two crusts. The bottom is baked crumble and the top is more of the same scattered on top.I always look forward to the fresh peaches arriving on the scene in Colorado in August. I honestly think Colorado has the best peaches in the world but it seems this was a banner year all over the country. I made my favorite Bourbon Peach Jam when I procured the first 20 pounds in my kitchen and they have been a daily dose at breakfast and often lunch. Still, I had several on my kitchen counter that needed to be used and I was wondering what to do with them when I spied the perfect recipe in this Double Crusted Peach and Pecan Crisp.It was fate too. I was reading a thread on a friend’s Facebook page, another food blogging friend linked to an article with a perspective on the discussion that was political that in turn led to the author sharing this wonderful recipe. The author then gave credit to someone else…talk about a long and winding road but ultimately a great one for me…and you!If I’m honest, I could bake the crumble business of crisps and eat it with a spoon so I was like a moth to a flame with this recipe. I promise it did not disappoint. The crust on the bottom and the crumble on top brought multiple textures to the soft peaches that was a hit with everyone at my table. Using only peach preserves to surround the peaches with a sugar component was perfect; it boosted the flavor without adding a ton of sweetness; sweetness that ripe peaches simply do not need.I did save one perfect peach for garnish. While all of my other peaches came to me via the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, this one was hand delivered by my neighbor Sam. Sam and his wife Sherry planted a little peach tree in their yard a couple of years ago and this was a great year; great for a little tree meaning a couple of dozen. I thought it needed special attention and I love d highlighting the fruit inside my dessert with a touch of it outside of them as well…so voila!Yes I know pumpkins are starting to show up at the market as we leave summer and fall is on the horizon but try this first. Join me as I hold onto summer with everything I’ve got. Pumpkins can wait, this Double Crusted Peach and Pecan Crisp cannot!
