I love this recipe due to the fact I do not need to get a bowl or my mixer dirty..It is a quick dessert , no measuring...my kind dessert.
Some peach facts you may not know...
- Peach is good for digestion and it has a diuretic effect - you can eat these fruits to cleanse your kidneys and bladder.
- It has a natural soothing effect: peach can even help to calm a sour stomach.
- It is an ideal snack between meals – eating a peach can give you the feeling of being full, so you will eat less; great for losing weight (one peach contains about 35-50 calories and not fat at all).
- Contains many vitamins (A/B/C), magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and potassium: so it is not only good for the digestive system, but for the well-being of muscles, the heart and bones, too.
- Because of the above mentioned A and C vitamins in this fruit, it is a great moisturizer and a natural cure for refreshing the skin; therefore it is often used in cosmetics.
- Peach can even have a positive effect on our scalp and it is able to reduce hair loss.
- It is a good stress-reliever, helps to reduce anxiety – it is often referred to as the ‘Fruit of Calmness’ in Hungary.
- Peach can be used as an aphrodisiac too.
- According to research peach has a positive effect in preventing cancer (as it contains selenium).
- In Roman times, people thought peach originated from Persia – its scientific latin name also reflects this: ‘Prunus persica ’. Peaches were often called as ‘Persian Apples ’.
- In fact this fruit originates from China and they were introduced to the West through Persia.
- In China this fruit is a symbol of good luck, protection and longevity.
- This fruit is a member of the Rosaceae family and is a close relative of almonds.
- August is the National Peach Month in the USA since 1982.
- The peach tree is often considered to be the tree of life.
- Colombus brought several peach trees to America on his second and third voyages.
- The first peach orchard in the USA was established in Florida in 1565.
- Georgia is also known as the Peach State, as there are many orchards, although California produces about 50% of all peaches in the USA.
- On the world, China is the biggest producer of peaches and Italy is the second.
- Although the peach pit contains hydrocyanic acid which is a poisonous substance in a bigger amount, an adult is safe to eat 1-2 seeds acquired from the pits of the peaches they ate before (100g a day is considered to be dangerous and one peach seed weights about 10g). But as it does not taste too good, barely any people eat these.
Ingredients
2 Cups fresh diced peaches ((skin on))) *can use canned also
1 Can Cream Soda (regular or diet)
1 Package cake mix of choice( white or yellow)
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Stick Butter cut into 10 pats
Directions
Put peaches evenly in bottom of pan
Add cream soda and stir
Dump the cake mix evenly over peach mixture.
Sprinkle with Cinnamon
Add the pats of butter evenly all over the dry cake mix
Bake 40 minutes in a 350 degree oven
Serve warm with ice cream!!! ENJOY!!
