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SANDRA'S ICONIC INDIVIDUAL PEACH CRISPS

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A classic family favorite, the awesome peach crisp served warm and topped off with ice cold French vanilla ice cream ~ oh so blissful... Yields: 4 Individual (1-cup) ramekins Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 40 mins INGREDIENTS Topping 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of kosher salt 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed into small pieces 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking) Filling 3 cups (1-24 oz jar) Costco sliced peaches, drained, then cut into 1" pieces 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour --French Vanilla Ice Cream (if desired) METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 4 (1 cup) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Place all 4 prepared ramekins on a baking sheet; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Add the cold cubed butter and using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the m...

SANDRA'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA CLUSTERS

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My favorite homemade granola ingredient combo to date ~ this is a keeper! Yields: (Appx. 4-1/4 cups) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1st -- Pulse in food processor until half its size: 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (not quick cooking) 2nd -- Pulse in food processor until the size of the 'pulsed oats' 1/4 cup whole candied pecans 1/4 cup whole walnuts 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup dried cranberries  1/4 cup shredded, sweet coconut 3rd -- Final addition: 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-*3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (takes about 40 seconds in the microwave on High) Fine-grain kosher salt, to taste Granola serving options, add: --Milk for cereal --Yogurt and fresh fruit for a layered parfait --Snack-size Ziploc bag for snacking on the go (feel free to add chocolate chips, M&M's, etc.) METHOD Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a 14x17" rimmed baking pan (makes for easier stir...