We hit up Demarest Farms in Hillsdale to go Peach Picking (and find out from an expert why New Jersey peaches are all the fuzz buzz.)
Check out our video blog below. And for more info on the best places for peach picking in New Jersey, see our complete list of pick your own farms here.
And here’s a quick and easy Peach Crisp Recipe How To! (recipe courtesy of Center Cut Cook)
Peach Crisp Recipe adapted from Center Cut Cook:
Prep Time: 15mn Cook Time: 45mn Total Time: 1hr
INGREDIENTS: 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced – about 6-7 peaches
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup + 3 tablespoons flour
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, cold, cut into cubes
DIRECTIONS Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish. In a large bowl, toss peaches with cinnamon, vanilla, 3 tablespoons sugar and 3 tablespoons flour. Pour the peaches into the greased casserole dish. In a separate large bowl, combine 1 cup flour with old fashioned oats, and brown sugar. Cut in butter until you have a crumbly consistency. Pour the crumbly topping on top of the peaches. Bake in the oven, uncovered for 45-50 minutes.
