Figs, flavorful AND fabulous!

Treat yourself and get to the market while the figs are abundant! My friend, Kim offered me a fig earlier this week. While her back was turned, I consumed a few more than I was offered and had resist the temptation to eat them all! These purplish pods pack a lot flavor as well as nutrients. They are great sources of fiber, vitamins B6, K and E, manganese and potassium.

Figs are quite the delicacy. Impress your family, neighbors and friends and put this crisp together for the next summer gathering.

Fresh Fig & Peach Crisp

8-10 peaches cut into wedges or sliced not too thinly
8-10 figs cut into wedges
2 tablespoons of agave nectar or maple syrup
1 teaspoon as vanilla extract
3 tablespoons of flour, (try using brown rice flour or whole wheat instead of white flour for healthier option)
A little bit of sea salt, pinch

*This is optional but since I am from Kentucky, I try to fit Bourbon in whenever I can...so you can add a couple of tablespoons of your favorite bourbon!

Combine all the liquids in one bowl. Combine the flour and salt in another bowl. Pour liquid mixture over the fruit and then gently fold in the flour and salt mixture. Get your casserole dish ready and transfer the mixture into ungreased dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for about 45 minutes.

**You can add a topping to this recipe, chopped nuts or oats can provide a nice base to the topping. To the nuts or oats, add 1/2 cup of flour and 1/2 of canola oil, a little salt, perhaps some cinnamon or a splash of the maple syrup or agave nectar. If you add the topping, bake covered for 30 minutes and then uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes.