Ripe Spring Peaches Picture
Ripe Spring Peaches
Spring is only a few weeks away, and it’s time to start thinking about the planting season ahead.This lush peaches picture inspires an informational post for anyone interested in planting peaches.
Peaches are thought to originate in China and were most likely introduced into the West by the Romans. Today peaches are enjoyed in all parts of the world and can be easily introduced into a small garden. Though farmers’ markets are excellent sources of fresh fruit in the summer, dwarf peach trees can be accommodated in the backyard. They stay small, usually within seven feet in height and require only basic care such as pruantioxidant-fruits.comng and spraying for pests. Dwarf trees produce fruit sooner after planting than regular peach trees even though the fruits of both are the same size.
The best feature of growing a peach tree in the backyard is direct access to the fruit for canning and for delicious summer treats like peach pie, peach cobbler, and peaches and cream. A great crunchy peach cobbler recipe calls for:
- 2 cups of sliced peaches (15 to 17 oz can)
- 2 cups of sugar divided
- a stick of butter sliced into pieces
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 3/4 cup of all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
The directions are also easy:
1. Preheat the oven to 350
2. In a 11×7 inch pan, place butter. Place the pan with the butter in the oven to melt.
3. While the butter is melting, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt (if you’re not using salted butter) in a bowl with the milk.
4. Remove the butter from the oven and pour the batter over the top, DO NOT STIR.
5. Combine remaining cup of sugar with the sliced peaches and spoon over the batter, liquid and all.
6. Bake for about 1 hour until it is golden brown, but check it around 50 min
7. Serve warm, cold, or with ice cream.
Reference: http://www.delange.org/PeachDwarf/PeachDwarf.htm
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