Peaches with Berry Sauce

When looking through Mom's recipe for an easy summertime recipe, I was intrigued by this recipe. Although I do not specifically remember it, I do remember fruit salads from childhood, so I thought I would give it a try. The berry sauce is a delicious topping for peaches. In fact, the berry sauce could easily be put to other uses. And, raspberries or blueberries could be substituted for the strawberries for other delicious sauces.

This recipe calls for using an egg white to create a fluffy and frothy sauce. If you are worried about salmonella or other food safety risks from using raw egg whites, you could buy pasteurized egg whites. Or, you can use the method of whipping the egg white with sugar over warm water. It seemed to work just fine for me. And, the resulting sauce was so delicious, I will have to make the sauce again.

Peaches with Berry Sauce 

• 6 fresh peaches
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberry slices
• white of one egg

Peel and slice the peaches. Arrange in the serving bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Mash by hand or use a blender to get the strawberries to a pureed consistency. Heat a bowl of water in the microwave until just boiling. Combine the egg and sugar in a smaller bowl. Place the smaller bowl in the bowl of hot water and beat the egg and sugar until frothy, about three minutes. Combine strawberries with the egg mixture. Spoon the sauce over the peaches and serve. Enjoy!