The Heart Benefit of Berries

The sweet strawberry, the perfect bite-sized blueberry, the luscious raspberry. These palate-pleasing fruits are bursting with flavor. And something more: They contain anthocyanin a potential heart-protecting chemical. Try this Peach Berry Crisp recipe, or other recipes using berries.

Peach Berry Crisp

(Serves 4) 

Ingredients

• 4 peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1 c. blueberries
• 1 t lemon juice
• 2 T granulated sugar
• 1 t ground ginger
• 2 T walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. quick oats
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1/2 c. brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 T unsalted butter

Directions

Arrange fruit in 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice, sugar, and ginger. In a medium bowl, measure dry ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Spread over fruit in baking dish.  

Bake at 375 F for about 30 minutes or until fruit bubbles and topping is browned. Cool slightly.

Amount per serving: Approximately 300 calories, 62 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein, 6 g fat, 8 mg sodium, 4 g fiber