Sweet Peach Raspberry Medley
(OAS) Friendly Recipe
Let me start off by saying, I LOVE peaches, but I have just 1 problem. I’m ALLERGIC! I, along with about 70% of people with pollen allergies, suffer from Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) caused by cross-re-activity between proteins in fresh fruits and vegetables and pollens.
I noticed a few years ago that I had developed an allergy to fresh pitted fruits. I was so annoyed because I love fresh fruit and this came out of nowhere! Never again would I be able to eat Apples, Bing Cherries, Nectarines, Plums and my all time favorite – Peaches, in its natural form.
I discovered this sweet way to prepare my peaches without suffering from the effects of my allergies which include an itchy tongue, throat and swollen throbbing gums. By cooking or processing the fruit, the proteins are broken down so OAS typically doesn’t occur.
(If you have food allergies, please consult with your doctor before trying this recipe. This preparation works for me but others may be different)
So for breakfast, I wanted to make a quick fruit medley with Peaches and Raspberries. I wanted to feel like I was eating fresh juicy peaches with a bit of a snap, so I nuked it in the microwave for 1 minute. Anything longer than that and they become mushy like cobbler, which isn’t bad, but that’s not what I wanted today. If you want, after nuking, you can cool them off in the fridge and when you take them out, they taste just like fresh peaches.
Here are the ingredients you need for a Sweet Peach Raspberry Medley:
Sweet Peach Raspberry Medley
(OAS) Friendly Recipe
Prep Time: 5 min. Active Time: 1 min. Total Time: 6 min. Serves: 1
1 Peach
1 container of Raspberries
1 Tablespoon of Honey
1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon
1. Wash your peach thoroughly to loosen any dirt and possibly any pollen stuck to the skin; slice sections of the fruit, discarding the pit.
2. Place on a microwavable plate/container (cover it to steam – best) and microwave for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds (longer if the peach is a bit firm)
3. Toss a handful of raspberries on top; drizzle honey over fruit medley; sprinkle cinnamon
Eat and Enjoy~
What foods have you sacrificed for OAS? Find a way to enjoy your favorite foods again!