Summertime Treat



Hello, Summer! There's nothing quite like a summer in New England. Long beach days followed by chill backyard get-togethers... Lobster rolls, strawberry festivals, fireworks, sailboats....love it all.

Looking for a summer dessert that's fast, simple, and healthy?

Utilizing what's in season makes summer entertaining easy and of course, delicious. I'm a pastry girl, but I'm all about healthy living first. It's all about balance. And it's definitely possible to enjoy your dessert without the guilt! This cobbler is great because the ingredients are simple....probably have most of them in your pantry already.

                  Blueberry Peach Cobbler
For the Biscuits:

1 2/3 cup Flour
3.5 Tbsp Sugar
1.5 Tbsp Baking Powder
1/8 tsp Salt
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp heavy cream

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in mixing bowl and use a whisk to incorporate evenly. Add cubed butter and with the paddle attachment, mix on low speed until butter is lentil sized. On low speed, slowly add the 2/3 cup of heavy cream. Dough will be very soft.

2. Place dough on floured surface and gently knead into ball. Divide dough into small pieces and shape and flatten into rounds, about 1 1/2 -inch thick. You should get about 8 or 9 rounds. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill while making the filling.


For the Filling:

1 1/2 cups Sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
about 8 peaches, peeled, and sliced
about 1 1/2 pints blueberries
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 1 tsp vanilla extract if you don't have vanilla beans)
2 Tbsp Honey
1 tsp Cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350. Whisk the sugar and cornstarch together in a large bowl until combined, then add the fruit and combine to coat with the sugar mixture.

2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and 1/3 cup water and bring to a boil. Add the fruit mixture and simmer. Stir occasionally for about 5 min, until the sauce thickens.

3. Place fruit filling in a baking or casserole dish and top with the biscuit rounds. Brush the biscuits with the remaining cream and sprinkle them with sugar. Bake until the biscuits are golden brown  and the fruit is bubbling, about 45 min. Allow to cool before serving.

I served this with Haagen Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream.