Big's leaving tonight. He's off to spend a semester in Athens, Greece. And then back to college in the states. I will miss him oh-so much.
This time it'll be a long time before he comes back home. He's thinking of interning during the next summer break. So we are not sure when his next trip home will be. Perhaps I should brave the long flight and visit him in the states.. well, only if the exchange rate is favorable. ^^
Almond-crisped peaches (recipe adapted/from smittenkitchen)
10 peach halves (I used canned peaches)
100g almond meal
scant 1/2 tsp baking powder
60g sugar
6 tbsps rolled oats
90g cold butter, diced
Almond-crisped peaches (recipe adapted/from smittenkitchen)
10 peach halves (I used canned peaches)
100g almond meal
scant 1/2 tsp baking powder
60g sugar
6 tbsps rolled oats
90g cold butter, diced
1. Wash the syrup off the canned peaches, and dab dry with paper towels.
2. In a clean bowl, mix almond meal, baking powder, sugar and rolled oats together till well blended.
3. Whizz or cut the butter through the dry ingredients till it resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Place peach halves into a greased baking tray, and top with crumble mix.
5. Bake in a preheated oven of 200C for 30 minutes, or till tops turn golden brown.
I just had to bake a peach-something for Big before he leaves. He loves peach desserts and I didn't manage to bake him any throughout the 3.5 months he was home. So on the excuse of his grandparents visit, I made a quick dessert just before I left for the all-important yellow rally.
And speaking of yesterday, I'm really happy to report it was a most peaceful rally of yellow. I'm seriously an unfit person. But I managed to brave and survived a crazy long walk under the hot sun and scorching heat (we parked crazy far away thinking the lrts were not going to work!). And what do I get? A whole night of migraine, dead legs, a knee in bandage.. and a clear heart.. and dare I say, perhaps hope for the future? ^^ I'll be honest, I'm sceptical that rallies will bring about changes overnight, if at all any. But yet I was there because I'm hopeful. This is home.
Anyways, back to this recipe, whether you call this a crisp or a crumble, they pretty much spell the same thing.. delicious! I know 'cos I left them at noon and came back to none ^^
Woo..... these almond crisp look unique and special. Bet everyone loves this.
ReplyDeleteIf Im in KL I would love to join the rally too and Im real surprised to hear that you too hv join in to support. Good for you... and Im sure you're proud you hv done your part.
You should brave yourself to visit your Big to the states next time.... great opportunity. Go for it... dont think much of the rates or whatsoever.
This is a dessert one can quickly put together. The crust is nt as crunchy crisp as compared to using flour tho. It is slightly softer, but still produces a good crisp, delish top ��
ReplyDeleteIf the exchange rate wasn't so bad, I'd visit him every year! But as it is with the current situation, have to scrimp and save every penny to get there when he graduates! However, athens is calling, haha! So want to jump on the next flight there! ��