We spent a while in White Salmon, then Stevens Landing, then a town called Government camp in Mt. Hood National Forest , and now we're on the beach. *whew* MUCH cooler!
Reading on the beach... is there anything better? I do have writing, but no sand in the laptop, so I was forced to read. :)
OK, start with two cups of blueberries and assorted blackberries/ cherries/ huckleberries/ marionberries. Or what you can find in the garden. We missed blueberry season at home so it was nice to arrive just in time for blueberry season in the west. What a difference a few hundred miles and a mountain range make! We picked these Toros early one morning, and the blackberries after lunch.
Depending on how ripe your berries are, mix about 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water into the pan. Stir on medium high heat for ten minutes or until mostly cooked, but some berries are still whole.
California nectarines brought straight up from a farm near the border. Mmmmm. Depending on number of guests, cut nectarines in half so there are several slices for each guest.
1/4 cup of brown sugar and 4 TBS real butter in a cast iron skillet, melt over medium heat.
Place face down and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Turn several times as the sugar becomes caramelized.
Remove from the heat and set on a plate. Add whipped topping with a dash of nutmeg.
Layer on the blueberry/ assorted berry compote! Serve hot!
Any leftovers can be used as pancake topping the next morning. :)
Be sure to stop by my author pages of Mary Jane Hathaway and Virginia Carmichael for all my book news, and I hope you're finding ways to stay cool this summer!
Virginia, that looks soooo yummy!!! You had me at caramel. I'd be happy with any fruit as long as I had browned sugar and butter. LOL
ReplyDeleteRight?? I think the original recipe was just grilled peaches but I added butter and sugar because!
DeleteOh! Also meant to say to enjoy the beach!!
ReplyDeleteIt's blessedly cool here!
DeleteUgh -- that is wretchedly hot. Glad you could escape -- and reading a the beach is the perfect way to do it!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been watching the Great Brithish Baking Show and I thrill over the sound of words like 'poached' and 'compote' now. I've never poached anything in my life but this sounds delicious enough to try. We're heading into blueberry season here, though I haven't heard how the weather has affected crops. We've had tons of rain and it was great for the strawberries. Must head to the farmer's market and check it out.
Blueberries (and peaches) are my favorites, Kav!
DeleteCompote is such an ugly word, but "stewed blueberries" sounds even worse!
DeleteThat compote is beautiful! I'll have to make this with frozen fruit, but that's doable, right?
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at your comment that you were "forced" to read. On the beach. :)
I do it with frozen blueberries every weekend for just me on my waffles. I skipped the sugar this am, and found if I add cornstarch it's less runny. And it has to be healthier than syrup, right?
DeleteFresh or frozen work just fine! If I want it runnier, I'll add a little water with the sugar. Thicker, I cook it a little less and no water.
DeleteAnd really, reading on the beach is SUCH a sacrifice. Lol
I make mine with frozen all the time, too.... and a little cornstarch if I want to thicken it up. Mmm....
DeleteSo so so hungry about now.
ReplyDeleteI've been nibbling on blueberries all day though.
Lucky guests to be served such a scrumptious treat!
They're so good for you! It's blackberry season here, too, so we've been eating them out of hand. When we boated down the Siletz yesterday, we kept pulling over to eat blackberries from the vines that grew on the banks. :)
DeleteOh my stars, this looks marvelous... and I still can't get over the crazy temps by you and how surprised I was to find out they're normal for summer.... When we're about on the same latitude line, Mary Jane! I'm still agape!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious, and forgive me for not getting over here on weekends. I've been remiss, the farm is crazy on weekends but that's no excuse.
Will try and do better, but meantime, I've got fresh peaches here, and carmelized peaches with a fruit topping would be a wonderful treat! Thank you!
Fresh peaches are divine! I think ours will be ripe by the time we get home... I hope!
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