peach recipes

peach recipes

The peach is a member of the rose family. It was first cultivated in China and revered as a symbol of longevity.Whether fresh, canned or frozen, peaches are nutritious: fat free, cholesterol free, sodium free, and high in vitamins A and C. One serving in your 5 a day plan is equal to one medium size fruit, 1/2 cup of cut up, canned, frozen or fresh fruit, or 6 oz of 100% peach juice. Peaches can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

. Slice peaches and add to your favorite cereal or as a topper to pancakes or waffles.
. Take a peach or a cup of canned peaches to work or school for a lite snack.
. Include peaches in low fat yogurt or cottage cheese and put on toast.
. Combine peaches and other fresh fruits into a fruit salad and use as a dessert or appetizer before dinner. Keep it tasty and brightly colored
by adding a bit of concentrated orange juice.
. Make a peach smoothie with yogurt and peaches in a blender for breakfast or a snack.
. Bake, grill, or broil and serve along with your favorite meat or fish dinners.
. As a dessert cut it fresh and add to angel food cake or over low fat frozen yogurt
. Freeze a can of peaches in the freezer then open and blend in the blender for a great summer dessert sorbet.

Recipes for Peach

Peachy Crisp Recipes Makes 6 (1 cup) servings

Each serving equals two 5 A Day servings

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp chilled stick margarine or butter, cut
into small pieces
6 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 3 pounds)
2 tsp lemon juice
1 cup raspberries
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
Cooking spray
1 Tbsp seedless raspberry jam, melted Preheat oven to 375°
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine
flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in margarine
with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Combine sliced peaches and lemon juice in a large bowl, and toss gently to
coat. Add raspberries, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and cornstarch, and
toss gently. Spoon fruit mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated
with cooking spray, and drizzle raspberry jam evenly over fruit mixture.
Sprinkle with flour mixture. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until brown.

Nutrition analysis per serving: calories 243, protein 2g, fat 4g, percent calories
from fat 16%, cholesterol 10mg, carbohydrates 52g, fiber 5g, sodium 4mg

Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass with Summerwhite Peach Salsa
Makes 4 servings

Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving

2 cups (1 lb) fresh, ripe Summerwhite California peaches, pitted and sliced
. cup minced scallions
. cup cilantro, chopped
jalapeno chilis, seeded, deveined and minced (to taste)
superfine sugar (to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)
. cup fresh lime juice
. t five-spice powder
2 Tbsp safflower oil
4 (1. lbs) Chilean sea bass steaks, 6 oz each, skinned and boned
cilantro sprigs (for garnish)
lime wedges (for garnish)

Salsa: Combine diced peaches, scallions, cilantro, chilis, sugar, salt and
pepper in a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside for at least one hour at room
temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. Mix in lime juice before
serving.

 
Fish: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix five-spice powder with oil and brush
onto both sides of steaks. Heat large sauté pan over high heat until it begins
to smoke. Sear sea bass until golden brown on both sides. Finish cooking to
desired doneness in the oven.
To serve, place one steak on each of the four plates. Divide salsa evenly and
spoon over and along side. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.

Nutrition analysis per serving: calories 299, protein 41g, fat 10g, percent calories
from fat 29%, cholesterol 90mg, carbohydrates 11g, fiber 2g, sodium 266mg

Mock Frozen Peach "Daiquiri" Recipes
Makes 2 servings

Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving

1 cup juice packed canned peaches
1 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp Frozen pink lemonade concentrate

Chill peaches in freezer until very cold. Add
to blender container with pink lemonade
concentrate, lemon juice, and crushed ice.
Puree until smooth. Pour into glasses.

Nutrition analysis per serving: calories 89,
protein 1g, fat 0g, percent calories from fat 1%,
cholesterol 0mg, carbohydrates 24g, fiber 2g,
sodium 6mg