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    Home » Recipes » Amish Desserts

    The Amish Cook's Summer Peach Delight

    Published: Jul 19, 2021 · Updated: Jul 19, 2021 by Kevin Williams | 8 Comments

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    This article is a part of "The Amish Cook Column", a weekly series of featuring a story & recipe from Gloria Yoder, Amish wife & mother of six from Flat Rock, Illinois

    Reunions are an interesting subject. Not all families are blessed with the same number of children or even the same character qualities. Nonetheless, all families are gifted with their own uniqueness.

    My husband's parents both come from large families. When we found out that my mother-in-law's family was gathering for a day in July, we knew it will be an exciting event. Mom's parents are almost 90, and both as sweet and dear as could be. Many were the nights Grandpa made his way out of his comfy bed and knelt by his bedside, crying out to God for his future generations. When our first daughter was born, I was encouraged to know that this dear little girl has had countless prayers from her great-grandfather she didn't even know yet. Still today, I feel unworthy of having my children in his daily or nightly prayers.

    Now, as their eleven children and their descendants gathered in Danville, Ohio, at the community center, which Amish in the area use for large events.  It's equipped with a kitchen and plenty of tables and chairs. A gathering for 200 people would be a lot for anyone to host at home, so this building is a blessing.   

    I was amazed, to say the least. There were only a few of the 81 grandchildren and 135 great-grandchildren missing. Before lunch, we all gathered in a giant circle. It was neat to see all the families together. Yet, truth be told, the circle was large enough that it was difficult to even see those on the opposite side. I couldn't help but wonder and ponder on what our future generations will look like, and whether we are giving our children what they need to be today so that they'll also grow to be Godly men and women.

    The youngest son made announcements and stated the outline of the day. I appreciated his words of support and kindness to Grandpa and Grandma and all they have done for all of us over the years. A particular word of thanks was also spoken to their twin daughters, who are single and living at home, helping Grandpas in their older days.

    A delicious lunch was prepared and set out, where we filed through to fill our plates. My eyes widened as we entered the dining room, and I saw the rows of desserts lined on the table. Yes, it does take lots of food with lots of people, right?

    As I finished my dessert, and wiped messy little mouths, I began chatting with another busy mom with young children. Renewed zeal filled my heart as she shared how she, too, has cried out to God many times for wisdom and direction as she leads her little ones. Indeed we are all faced with challenges, yet we also have the same Source!

    After the dishes were done, the eleven siblings and their partners sat on chairs, facing the rest of us as they told stories and shared memories of bygone days. There were tears, then there was laughter. We all chuckled as the story was told of one of Daniel's uncles who, as a little boy, had a fascination with frogs. One day he thoughtlessly stuck one in his pants pocket. Imagine the surprise Grandpa had that night when he was ready for a chapter, and a frog jumped onto his open Bible!

    Next, we sang songs picked out by Grandpas. Before each song, Grandpa shared how each hymn was special to them.

    Soon sounds of auctioneering filled the large building as Daniel's uncles auctioned off books from Grandpas' bookshelf they no longer needed. Next came the awaited part of Grandpa's guns being sold. Now Daniel had spent countless hours with Grandpa when the two hunted groundhogs that had been overpopulating the area, making things difficult for farmers. Before this particular gun got sold, he told a few stories of their hunts together. Though Daniel would have loved to buy the gun, it brought more than he could justify paying. Still, his memories of time spent with Grandpa will always be there.

    By now, it was already supper time. We enjoyed a meal of noodles and hot dog sandwiches with sauerkraut, ice cream, and cake for dessert. This time I sat next to my cousin, married to Daniels' cousin. I was delighted to catch up on news with her and her family.

    Before I knew it, it was time to disperse, and now as we're settling in the grove of being back home again, I think of those scores of people descending from grandma and Grandpa. Repeatedly I am sobered with the thought that really only what is done for Christ will last!

    Be sure to try this refreshing Summer Peach Delight like we had for lunch at the reunion. What beats a fresh peach dessert on a warm day? 

    Editor's Notes and Photos

    Man, this Summer Peach Delight was a delicious dessert. My daughters and I made it, because it sounded like the perfect summer treat, and it was. I used canned peaches (I drained them), but you could just as easily use cut up fresh peaches. I mean, if you aiming for pure color, the canned peaches give you that bright peach color. But it'll turn out great either way, that is where the "delight" part comes in. That is so good!

    Summer Peach Delight Process Shot

    First ingredient is get some good help. I put my 4-year-old in charge of crushing the graham crackers!

    She's measuring out the crumbs for our Summer Peach Delight.

    Pressing the crumbs

    Now, Bea is pressing the crumbs into a 9 X 9 pan. Sorry, her fingernails are dirty, can't keep that kid out of the dirt. I did have her wash her hands and, yeah, gave those nails a scrub later. Kids will be kids, I don't sweat stuff like that much, means she's out playing and having fun.

    This recipe is super easy, but it would be even easier with store-bought pie filling. I just couldn't find any at the local supermarket, so I made my own with flour, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and, of course, peaches. But buy a can of it if you can find it.

    Peach Delight

    This really is delicious. It'd be prettier with canned pie filling or if you do make your own, use cornstarch instead of flour. I didn't have cornstarch to use as a thickener.

    Enjoy every bite. It's very sweet, so even though it is just in a 9 X 9 pan you'll easily get six servings.

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     🍑 Summer Peach Delight


    1 1 /4 cup graham cracker crumbs
    1 /4 cup butter, softened
    1 /4 cup brown sugar
    1 8-ounce package cream cheese
    1 cup powdered sugar
    1 ½ cup whipping topping
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1 can peach pie filling (or your favorite kind fruit filling)

    📋 Instructions

    1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and butter together.
    2. Press into a 9 X 9" pan.
    3. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together, fold in whipped topping  and vanilla.
    4. Spread over graham cracker crust.
    5. Top with peach pie filling. Chill.

    🍑 More Amish Peach Recipes

    Peachy Peach Cobbler - No such thing as too many peaches!

    Peach Dump Cake - Wow!

    Peach Bread - interesting!

    🖨️ Full Recipe

    Peach Delight

    3.34 from 3 votes
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Amish

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 1 /4 cup graham cracker crumbs
    • 1 /4 cup butter, softened
    • 1 /4 cup brown sugar
    • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 cup whipping topping
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 can peach pie filling

    Instructions
     

    • Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and butter together
    • .Press into a 9 X 9" pan.
    • Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together, fold in whipped topping  and vanilla.
    • Spread over graham cracker crust.Top with peach pie filling.
    • Chill and serve
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    About Kevin Williams

    Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column.

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    Comments

    1. CLAIRE LABELLE

      July 19, 2021 at 8:23 pm

      4 stars
      Just a by the way, I am also a very big fan of mushrooms. You are not alone. Has been one of my favorites since my first memories. I find the taste incredible, no matter how the mushroom is cooked - or not! Thank you for also being a big fan.

      Reply
      • Kevin Williams

        July 20, 2021 at 12:33 pm

        Let's hear it for mushrooms!

        Reply
        • Chrissy Roston

          July 20, 2021 at 10:52 pm

          5 stars
          I'm a big mushroom fan! Made baby portobello sliders at our last family potluck! Those simple little sandwiches were the first to go! Sauted sliced baby portobello in butter. Seasoned Salt. Put on potato rolls cut in half (toasted bun) topped with Swiss cheese! That's it! Yum! 🍄🍄🍄

        • Kevin Williams

          July 20, 2021 at 11:21 pm

          Wow, those sound amazing, please invite me to the next family potluck!!

    2. Rebecca Gindlesperger

      July 20, 2021 at 2:02 am

      1 star
      I was raised Ohio Swartzentruber for the first 27 years of my life and none of this is Amish. Maybe someone that lives near an Amish community but not Amish. To be truthful, you should say its Amish inspired. Thank you

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      • Kevin Williams

        July 20, 2021 at 12:34 pm

        Hi, Rebecca, wow, I'd love to hear more about your life with the Swartzentrubers if you want to message me sometime! This recipe comes from Gloria, who is New Order Amish, I am sure there are definite differences in cooking styles between the groups

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    3. Carol J. Porter

      July 20, 2021 at 10:28 am

      Hi Kevin! I very much enjoy your column.
      You are not all alone in liking mushrooms.
      I love them too! Just saying.

      Reply
      • Kevin Williams

        July 20, 2021 at 12:34 pm

        Good, glad I have mushroom company!

        Reply

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