Serves 4

2 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted

4 macaroons, crushed

2 tablespoons almonds, chopped

2 tablespoons superfine sugar

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

4 tablespoons dry white wine

1 tablespoon butter

Sliced blanched almonds

Confectioners' sugar

• Scoop out small amount of flesh from each peach half; chop and place in a bowl.

• Add crushed macaroons, chopped almonds, half the sugar, cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of wine.

• Fill peach halves with mixture and arrange in a baking dish.

• Top with a pat of butter and a few sliced almonds.

• Pour remaining wine over peach halves and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until peaches are tender.

• Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve.

- Wayne Smith, instructor, culinary art department, Mesa State College

Nutritional information per serving: 179 cal., 8 g fat (5 g sat.), 8 mg chol., 81 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 2 g pro.

Fabulous Peach Cobbler

Serves: 6

For filling:

4 cups fresh, peeled, sliced peaches

3/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoon minute tapioca

For topping:

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

¼ cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar,

optional

• Combine filling ingredients in a bowl. Let rest for 15 minutes. Pour into an 8- or 9-inch baking dish.

• For topping: Mix together all ingredients by hand. Mixture will be thick. Spread over the peach mixture; don't worry if there are gaps.

• Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.

• Bake 40 to 50 minutes at 350 degrees until top is golden brown and fruit is bubbling.

• Serve warm with ice cream.

- Julie Coleman, 2007 Palisade Peach Festival entry

Nutritional information per serving: 318 cal., 2 g fat (0 sat.), 36 mg chol., 87 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 3 g pro.

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