Thursday, September 20, 2012

September 20 - Gather in Summer Fruit

Then all the Jews returned from all the places to which they had been driven away and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and gathered in wine and summer fruit in great abundance. - Jeremiah 40:12 NASB

Coming home! What a joy it must have been for the Jews to return to their homeland—and at a time when there was an abundance of fruit. God was providing and sustaining them. God has a way of caring for His chosen people. He just loves those who love Him—and even those who don’t. God is love. We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 1 John 4:16 NASB. Do you know God and His love? Seek Him, like you would a prize or treasure—and when you find Him, you will be so happy. But there is more to finding God than happiness, for much happiness is fleeting. Knowing God brings a peace deep within your soul that can’t be taken away even in the difficult times. I know—I seek and find Him every day. Let me know if you find Him, too.  

This is the best time of the year—with all the fresh fruits and vegetables available. There is nothing like a freshly sliced peach—unless it is Peach French Toast, fresh out of the oven with a little powdered sugar sprinkled on top. Eat it outside on your deck or patio in the fresh cool morning air and enjoy this last little bit of summer.

Overnight Peaches and Cream French Toast
Do all the prep work before hand, then just pop it in the oven when you are ready to eat! So easy!
Makes about 12 servings.
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup butter cubed
4 fresh sliced peaches, or a quart of canned peaches, drained
1 loaf Texas Toast cubed, I used all but about 4 slices
8 oz. cream cheese or goat cheese, cubed into small squares
12 eggs
1 1/2 cups half and half or coconut milk creamer
1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Arrange peaches in dish. Place half of the bread cubes over peaches. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. Place the eggs, cream and vanilla in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Enjoy with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

© 2012 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

1 comment:

Mary said...

It is so awesome how our Lord provides and cares for us. Can't wait to try this delicious peach gem.