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Peach Crisp in a Mason Jar

Monday, September 2, 2013

It's peach season here in the northeast!  On a recent trip to the local farm market even the air smelled like peaches!   I love fresh peaches and my favorite dessert to make in peach season is peach crisp.   There's nothing like warm peach crisp topped with vanilla ice cream - yum!  

I know you've all seen the different desserts that have been made in mason jars all over Pinterest.   I decided it was time that I give this baking trend a try.  So here's my recipe for peach crisp baked in individual mason jars.

Peach Crisp

8 wide mouth pint size Ball jars

10 fresh peaches

Crisp Topping

1 1/2 cup flour

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup sugar

1 cup oatmeal

2/3 cup butter

Ground Cinnamon

I used the Ball Elite Platinum wide mouth jars.  I found them at Kmart.  They come in a set of four for about $5.50.  I mostly like these because they have the wide mouth and are perfect for an individual serving.

Peal the peaches and cut into bite sized pieces.  Divide the peaches equally among the 8 pint sized jars.  

Next you want to make the crunch topping.  You can mix all of the  topping ingredients using your food processor or by hand using a fork to work the butter through the dry ingredients.  

Again, divide the topping equally among the 8 jars.   The topping will go almost to the very top of the jar.  Sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon.  Put your filled jars on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes (until the topping starts to brown).  

As the peaches bake, the volume decreases and that leaves room on top for your vanilla ice cream!    These individual peach crisps were sooo good - especially served warm with the ice cream!  

I have to say, I think this baking trend is here to stay - the jars are both cute and practical because they are reusable.   And, they are a  perfect individual portion size!  I hope you will give it a try!

SmartWorks

Another Local Artist!

For some reason, every time we go to the show are drawn to interesting booths and many of the are in the Hudson Valley or the Berkshires. We are so excited to have another Local Artist in our Family. Look at these scarves! They are incredible! The colors are so vibrant and the fabrics are to die for! It's like wrapping your neck in a cloud!

Drawn to the textures, colors, and patterns found in nature, the resulting scarves are nubby and uniquely three-dimensional with a mixture of fabrics and tones. Those who wear them can express their own individuality and satisfy a need for style and comfort.

Sonya achieves the quality she strives for in her work by manipulating traditional knitting looms and finding innovative ways to use them. She enjoys experimenting with combinations of yarns that are effected differently by heat and water.

smARTWORKS, Inc. was founded in 1994 in order to foster an environment where Sonya could focus her work on designing and producing scarves. Her scarves are well regarded and are found in fine galleries, boutiques and craft shows in the US and abroad.

SABRINA


Fluid and highly-sculpted with a warm weight. Please note that this style used to be named "kelp."

NELSON


High Fashion and Functional. The eyelet closure located at the neck allows you to thread the scarf through offering a snug, soft fit.

WESTFIELD


Luxurious cashmere in an eye-catching three dimensional stripe.

ALGONQUIN


Unimaginably soft with an intricate striped weave alternating with solids that offers luxury and easy wear with a "thread-it-through" design.

WILLOW


Soft and wavy. Available in four stripe patterns: abstract, even, tweed, and wide. Please note that this style used to be named "stingray."

CHEYENNE


Scaled down in size, delicate and fresh around the face. Please note that this style used to be named "petit boa."

MCKAY


High fashion and functional. The mckay closure located at the neck allows you to thread the scarf through. Please note that this style used to be named "cascade."


Sonya Mackintosh believes in giving back to her community. That's why smARTWORKS, Inc. contributes to the local economy in ways specifically pertaining to animal rights, cultural organizations and health issues that are close to her.