Peach crumble, Almond and lemon cookies, Lemony cream cheese pie

By Melanie Behrens

It’s time to get back to my favorite thing – dessert!
Peach crumble
Crumb crust:
2-1/2 C flour
1/2 C sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
1/3 C + 1 TBS butter (cold)
1 egg
Peach filling:
2-1/2 C peeled, sliced then halved peaches (can substitute canned peaches – drain well)
1-1/2 TBS sugar
Pre...

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