With fresh peaches and plums from Chile currently in ample supply, now is the time to brighten gray winter days with a sweet, colorful and nutritious homemade dessert.

Roasted Peaches and Plums with Cookie Crumble
Chilean Fresh Fruit Association

Crumble Dessert
6 Amaretti Italian or oatmeal cookies, crumbled
¼ cup toasted nuts, chopped
2 Tablespoons flour
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup chilled butter, cubed
Pinch of salt

Fruit
2 fresh peaches & 3 fresh plums, halved, pits removed

Preheat oven to 400°. In a food processor, combine all crumble ingredients. Pulse until crumble is chunky and mixed well.

Place fruit in a buttered medium sized roasting pan. Sprinkle crumble on top. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Fruit should be tender and juicy when pierced.

Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

MF&L Staff at Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine.