by Chef Matthew Krenz

I was recently able to take my daughter back to the original Krenz Ranch, or at least the first one (that I’m aware of) in the US. The story goes, during World War I, my great-grandfather drove his motorcycle (with some kind of gun wound) to one of the ferries. He paid to ride from Germany to America and had the appropriate proof of funds to make the trip. He eventually settled in rural Oklahoma, and I do mean rural. He is one of the namesakes for my youngest, Leo.

On that trip, I was around the table with my cousins, their kids, and my aunt and uncle, After a fish fry, the coup de gras, a cobbler, hit the table. Ice cream was in no short supply for the kids (and the big kids). We got back and I hadn’t stopped thinking about the simplicity and beauty of that cobbler. Maybe it was the company and I was just soaking it all up, but this time of year lends itself to some beautiful fruit from local orchards or your backyard.

I hope you share this with some special people in your life or eat the whole thing yourself, it won’t taste as good as leftovers anyway.

Peach and Blueberry Cobbler with Preserved Lemon

Ingredients

½ c. salted butter
¾ c. all-purpose flour
¼ tsp. fine sea salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
¾ c. buttermilk
1 ½ c. sliced peaches
1 c. fresh blueberries
1 preserved lemon peel, minced
⅛ tsp. coriander
⅛ tsp. cardamom
½ c. light brown sugar

Directions

1. Place a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat to 350°F
2. Place the butter in an 8″x10″x3″ baking dish (or similar size), and melt in the oven until just browned
3. In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together on top of the cup of sugar
4. Mix peaches, blueberries, preserved lemon, spices, and light brown sugar together and allow to sit for about 15 minutes
5. Whisk the buttermilk into the flour and sugar mixture until fully combined
6. Pour your batter right on top of the lightly browned butter in the baking dish
7. Add your fruit mixture evenly on top of the batter.
8. Cook for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve with ice cream or fresh whipped cream

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