peach cobbler parfait

there is definitely a place in my head that is reserved for the most shameless of indulgences… one of those happens to be the combination of brown sugar and butter.  i’m afraid that if i weren’t so self-critical, i could eat it alone.  in the south, mix that delectable substance with some fresh, sweet, juicy peaches and you’ve got the base for a yummy peach cobbler.  i didn’t have time for all that, so i turned my latest serving of dairy into a warm, slightly less guilty pleasure.

this is one of the few concoctions i didn’t learn about elsewhere and alter.  this one is from my own sick love of food.  not to say that there isn’t a better way or an existing recipe out there, but i may alter it as i prepare it more and more.  so congrats, this is the raw version.  it makes two breakfast or lunch sized portions or several small ones.  i imagine this is VERY easily doubled or tripled for large group.  i picture it making a pretty presentation in a large glass bowl.  let me know how you use it and how yours turn out!

peach cobbler parfait

2 peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. brown sugar, or (1 tbsp. each white and brown sugar)
2 c. vanilla or plain non-fat yogurt
(Optional) pinch of cinnamon

1. Melt the butter over low heat in a heavy-bottomed skillet or pan.  Stir in the sugar and peaches.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until peaches are soft liquid has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and let sit for two or three minutes to cool for handling.

2. Layer Warm. Begin with a few tablespoons of yogurt.  With a slotted spoon, add a layer of peaches.  Top with a generous layer of granola.  Repeat.  Top with any remaining caramel sauce. To refrigerate, skip the granola cover your serving dish with plastic wrap.  Add granola before serving.

peaches & cream

the best thing about summer is the PEACHES!  i wish i had thought to cook more things with peaches this summer, but i never got past eating them fresh.  the most elaborate endeavor i have managed to get so far is to top a sliced peach with cream.  sour cream, that is.  it’s a fast, tasty dressing for the single best fruit God has made.  try grilling the peaches!  you could also used canned, but why?

takes zero time, and if you slice your peaches ahead of time, makes a great dessert.  in fact, we’re having some friends over tomorrow (labor day) and i’m serving creamed corn bruschetta for an appetizer, and THESE works of art for dessert.  my prep time is almost in the negative numbers.  seriously.

peaches and cream

1 fresh peach
2 tbsp. sour cream
2 tsp. brown sugar
cinnamon, for garnish

1. Slice the peach.  I leave the peel but you can do what you want!

2. Mix the sour cream and brown sugar in a small bowl.  Arrange peach slices and dollop sour cream mixture on top, or serve on the side for dipping.  Sprinkle with cinnamon.

3. Indulge.

4. (optional) Repeat.