Sharing Recipes--Peach and Blueberry Crisp

According to Dr. Oz, compounds found in blueberries can help protect you from two processes that age your brain cells: inflammation and oxidation.

Nutritious and versatile, peaches are a good source of beta carotene, with useful amounts of vitamin C and potassium. And, they are also a good source of dietary fibre.

This easy-to-prepare recipe is best straight from the oven, but it can be prepared early in the day and reheated before serving.

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
3 cups sliced peeled ripe peaches
2 cups blueberries

Topping

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp soft margarine

Procedure

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Combine sugar, flour, lemon juice, rind, and cinnamon.
  

• Stir in peaches and blueberries until well mixed.

• Spread in 9" square cake pan.

• In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, sugar, and cinnamon

• Cut in margarine until crumbly.

• Sprinkle over fruit

• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is browned and fruit is tender.

Makes 6 to 8 servings