A late summer is better than none at all.

Here in Washington we’re melting in this, wait for it, 80-90 degree weather!I’ve had a sweating glass of water by my side this whole time.

A slice of lemon always brightens up plain hydration!

But I can’t complain, it’ll only be here for maybe one more week and then we’ll plunge back into the year round fall-like weather. (Which I’m not going to lie, is my favorite!)

To celebrate summer and to use some quickly ripening peaches off my counter, I made a Peach & Raspberry Crisp. Initially I had planned on a pie, but truthfully I didn’t want to take the extra time to wait for the dough to chill. So a quick and easy crisp it is!

An all around healthier choice, a crisp is best for those moments when there’s not enough time but you want a fabulous tasting dessert.

Peach & Raspberry Crisp

Preparation time: 25-30 minutes
Bake time: 20-25 minutes
Make: one 8×8 pan

Tools:

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Medium sized mixing bowl
• Sharp knife
• Large spoon
• Food processor or pastry cutter
• 8×8 pyrex pan

Ingredients:

• 2  cups peaches
• 1/3 cup raspberries
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons old fashioned oats
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Wash, peal, and slice peaches into a medium sized bowl. Pour in raspberries and then add brown sugar and lemon juice. Toss to evenly coat all the fruit.
3. In a food processor blend together flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Dice up unsalted butter and sprinkle on top of dry ingredients. Pulse the food processor until its a coarse mixture.
5. Pour the fruit into a 8×8 pan, and using your hand squeeze the crisp topping together and then break-up into larger pieces, to sprinkle on top of fruit.
6. Slide into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fruit is soft.
7. Enjoy with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream (step 7)!