What to do at the beginning of spring when the peaches smell good but have the texture of...well...thready mush? Make Julius's. I'd call them smoothies but there's no yogurt or ice cream (but there is milk) and my favorite way to make them is basically a rehash of a recipe my sister used to make for the family when we were growing up that aped the Orange Julius drinks. Do they even still have Orange Julius stores anymore? I know ours left the mall years and years ago which made me a little sad, really. I loved those things, especially all the other flavors like banana and strawberry. Yum!
So here's how I make this/these peach julius's but any fruit will do. I was just being a purist yesterday.
Peach Julius
by Glenna Anderson Muse
3 ripe peaches, peeled and chunked
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup 2 % milk
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 Large handfuls of ice
Directions: Pulse in blender until smooth. Garnish with maraschino cherry if desired.
Makes 2 12-oz glasses
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I think they have an Orange Julius near me. But, I wouldn't swear to it. I think your drink looks just like spring.
Posted by: sher | March 19, 2008 at 11:27 AM
We had these all of the time growing up - my mom would make them. I haven't had one in ages, but now I really want one!
Posted by: Deborah | March 19, 2008 at 11:56 AM
How dull that I didn't think of that! Great idea. But since I love buttermilk, I think I'll use that instead of just milk.
Posted by: MyKitchenInHalfCups | March 19, 2008 at 06:31 PM
This looks so delicious- I haven't even thought about an Orange Julius in ages, but remember when that was a reason in itself to go to the mall. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Deborah Dowd | March 19, 2008 at 06:32 PM
This looks so delicious- I haven't even thought about an Orange Julius in ages, but remember when that was a reason in itself to go to the mall. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Deborah Dowd | March 19, 2008 at 06:33 PM
And you can substitute mango, either fresh or frozen, for peaches and it's yummy, too.
Posted by: Auntie M | March 19, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Sher--So they do still exist!
Deborah--I know, now I'm craving them every day!
Tanna--buttermilk sounds good!
Auntie--exactly! I love banana ones too!
Posted by: Glenna | March 20, 2008 at 10:29 AM
OOoh! This makes me want summer even MORE!
Posted by: Rachel | March 20, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Rachel--Oh I can't wait for summer either. It can't get her quick enough.
Posted by: Rachel | March 20, 2008 at 04:25 PM
This is how I make my smoothies too - without yogurt, ice cream or cream.
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Posted by: Cynthia | March 20, 2008 at 07:16 PM