The 4th of July is just ahead, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy all the amazing fruit that’s in season this time of year. With that in mind we wanted to make certain that we “cooked” up the very best fruit-based recipes for your barbecue weekend. Ditch the pies, cookies and other sugary treats and opt for this Farm Fresh Raw Peach Tart, which is truly a slice of heaven.
The key to this recipe is the ripe succulent peaches that are overflowing at the supermarket and local farmstands. I sourced the peaches for this recipe from Ela Family Farms in Hotchkiss, CO and boy can you tell that these peaches didn’t travel very far!
Whether buying peaches from your farmer or grocery store, the key is knowing which ones to choose. A quick tip for picking peaches is to use your schnoz. Yes, your sniffer! A peach is ripe and ready to be eaten when you can smell it’s sweet ripe fragrance.
We hope you enjoy this peachy treat. Please share this recipe with your family and friends and spread the love.
Leave a comment below and tell us how you’ve indulged in your love of peaches (and other fruits!) this summer.
Here’s to stone fruit season,
P.S. – Looking for other yummy recipes to share with friends this weekend? Check out our Raw Carrot Beet Salad or Farm Fresh Baba Ganoush!
Farm Fresh Peach Tart
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 cup dates
- 1 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 -1 tsp cinnamon
- 2-3 fresh organic peaches
- 1 fresh organic nectarine
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1-2 peaches, sliced
Instructions:
In a food processor fitted with an S blade, combine raisins, dates, raw pecans, sea salt and cinnamon until smooth. Press mixture evenly into a tart dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the crust is hard.
Meanwhile, in a high-speed blender, combine peaches, nectarines and lemon juice. Pour into chilled crust. Top with sliced peaches. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
Optional: if your peaches are juicy and produce a lot of liquid, add 4 tbsp chia seeds to the filling mixture before adding to the chilled crust.
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My filling was very watery, how did you get yours to congeal? Thank you!
Hi Kathryn, thanks for your comment! If your filling mixture is too watery, you can try adding about 4 tablespoons of chia seeds to help it thicken up. Let us know how it goes! And feel free to email us if you have any more questions or need any extra help troubleshooting this recipe at connect@consciouscleanse.com. XOXO, The Conscious Cleanse Team