orange cling peach oatmeal cobbler

In hindsight, I think that the peach tree we had in our backyard when I was a kid had to have been an Orange Cling. The fruit were never as big as these ones I got the other day at the Alemany farmers market. Perhaps they’re “super-sized” to look more attractive? Whatever the reason, these peaches are the bomb!

Usually, I don’t go for fruit that much at all. But the sweet and tart aroma from these was so intoxicating that I couldn’t resist. The couple selling these beauties had nothing else in their stall at the market. They knew a good thing, that’s for sure. I ate a couple of peaches as soon as I got home, channeling Gary Paul Nabhan for sure! Steven suggested I made a cobbler with the rest. (Was that in the book, too?)

beautiful and aromatic orange cling peaches

orange cling peach oatmeal cobbler

6 orange cling peaches, pits removed, cut into wedges
9 tbsp sugar
½ cup flour
½ cup oatmeal
1 tsp baking soda
Pinch salt
½ stick cold butter cut into small pieces
5 tbsp Kefir yogurt

Pre-heat oven to 350F.

Place peach slices in the bottom of a glass baking dish. Sprinkle with 4 tbsp sugar. Mix dry ingredients and remaining sugar together. Add butter and mix with your fingers until it becomes crumbly. Fold in Kefir yogurt.

Using a spatula, place blobs of batter over peaches. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the dough comes out clean. The crust becomes a dark golden color. Remove from oven and let it rest for 10 to 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite ice cream or by itself. Yumm!

orange cling peach oatmeal cobbler ready for the oven

orange cling peach oatmeal cobbler cooling off

This oatmeal crust reminded us a lot of the stunning oatmeal pancakes that they serve at Just for You Bakery Café. We’re still looking for a recipe for that, so more to come!

orange cling peach oatmeal cobbler is perfect for a clear warm night