“*< rat Ss Americans Are Sweet On Georgia Peaches ony ~ ~< eel Eo HF y' my Peaches are packed with natural goodness and the kind of mouthwatering flavor that makes them a welcome addition to any recipe. (NAPSA)—There’s nothing quite as peachy as a Georgia peach, whether you eat it as a sweet snack or serve it in a scrumptiouscobbler. Peaches are not just delicious, they’re also incredibly nutritious. Major nutrients include vitamins Aand C and potassium. This succulent fruit is an excellent source of fiber and is good for blood sugar and keeping cholesterol low. A real plus for calorie counters, cholesterol-free peaches contain about 30 calories. Georgia peaches are especially filling, making them a good snack choice. They also provide a natural plant compoundcalled flavonoids, which research suggests may help prevent cancer and heart disease. This delicious cobbler is a tasty way to work toward increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat every day: Georgia Peach Cobbler 8 cups sliced Georgia peaches 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour % teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring % cup butter or margarine Pastry for double-crust pie Vanilla ice cream Combine peaches, sugar, flour and nutmeg in a Dutch oven; set aside to allow syrup to form (approx. 15 minutes). Bring peach mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes or until peaches are tender. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and margarine. Roll half of pastry to %” thickness; cut into a circle to fit a two-quart baking dish. Spoon half of mixture into lightly buttered baking dish; top with pastry. Bake at 475 F. for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Spoon remaining peach mixture over baked pastry. Roll remaining pastry to %” thickness and cut into 1” strips; arrange in lattice design over peaches. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes until browned. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream. Serves8. For more peach recipes, visit www.gapeaches.org.
