Peach Lemonade

It's been a while, but I've had a few requests for this recipe.  A few weeks ago, my friend and I took our kids (and husbands) peach picking.  My friend picked two bucketfuls so she could make baby food with it.  I, however, had no such excuse and STILL picked nearly two bucketsful.  While I pondering what to do with my counterful of peaches, I remembered this recipe from my Simple and Delicious magazine last year.

Last year, I attempted this recipe and messed up in a big way.  Instead of discarding the skins, I discarded the WHOLE peach mixture...and kept the peaches...Kevin was like, "Um didn't you just throw out the best part?"  I did...and it tasted...terrible.  However, during my second attempt, I drained the mixture into a pot through a colander (but that's not really necessary if you are keeping the peaches).   Came out MUCH better.

So here it goes...Peach Lemonade

Bring 2 cups of water, 2 medium peaches (chopped) and 1 cup of sugar to a boil in a small saucepan.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until peaches are tender.  Remove from heat.  Cool.  Strain, discarding peach skins (if peaches are pretty ripe, you can just peal the skin off before chopping).

Combine the peach mixture, 3/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups of water in a large pitcher.  Add lemon slices and fresh mint if desired.  Serve over ice.

My one friend suggested pureeing the peaches after boiling...or maybe before...give that a try...see what it's like!

Waffle Berry Bake

My mom made these while I was visiting Beachwood, NJ.  The kids liked the combo of waffles, yogurt, berries and of course...chocolate.  I like that it's something we eat often...with a twist...enjoy!

1 package 8-12 oz frozen waffles
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)...I think required
1 12 oz package frozen fruit (mix of berries is nice)
1 TBSP flour
2 cups vanilla yogurt
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut waffles into 1-2 inch pieces.  Place half of the waffles in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.  Sprinkle 1/2 of the white chocolate chips and half of the frozen fruit.  Repeat with remaining waffles, chips, and fruit.

In bowl combine yogurt, eggs, flour and vanilla.  Pour over waffles and bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.  Sprinkle with confectionary sugar if desired.