butter dish

butter dish from here & photo by jennifer from simply breakfast

this little butter dish would look lovely on the breakfast table.

peach and basil crumble

Tried this Martha recipe the other day and it was delicious.  The basil was amazing infused in the syrupy peach yumminess.

recipe:

ingredients

makes 4

* FOR THE FILLING
* 4 ripe peaches, pitted, peeled, each sliced into 8 wedges
* 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
* 1 tablespoon fresh basil (3 to 4 leaves, torn if large)
* 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
* 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
* FOR THE TOPPING
* 1/3 cup  chopped almonds
* 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
* 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
* 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
* heavy cream, for serving (optional)

Directions
   1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the filling: Mix all ingredients to combine.
   2. Make the topping: Combine all ingredients (except cream), rubbing in butter with your fingers    until mixture is crumbly.
   3. Divide filling among four 5 1/2-inch round baking dishes, and sprinkle with topping. Transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until bubbling and golden brown, 25 to 27 minutes. Let cool slightly. Drizzle     with heavy cream if desired.