Peach Ginger Crumbles in a Jar

Two of my favorite things are featured in this post: peaches and jars.

It's recipe redux time yet again, and I was super excited about this months theme, so I can't wait to share my recipe with you guys.

First things first, let me tell you about the theme.  It was, and I quite, "raising the bar on food in a jar".  How fun and catchy is that? Basically, the idea was to take anything people put in jars to the next level.  Jams, sauces, portion controlled desserts, you know what I mean.  Like I said, I loved the idea and was determined to make a great recipe for y'all.

It's mid August (where has summer gone??), so peaches are in full swing, at least where I live.  Everywhere I go, it seems we pick up more.  I'm not complaining though, I adore peaches and love how abundant they become this time of year.  If only it could be like that year round.

With peaches coming out of our ears, it seemed perfect you make a peach dish for this months Recipe ReDux.  I decided to go with a simple peach crumble, but I made it extra special by lightening it up and adding ginger to the peach filling.

Baked into small jars and bursting with juicy peach, this is one recipe that is sure to please.  It's cute, tasty, and perfect for summer!

Peach Ginger Crumbles in a Jar

Filling:

• 3 large, ripe peaches, pitted and chopped
• 2 tbsp oat flour
• 1 tsp ground ginger (if you want a less strong ginger flavor, use only 1/2 tsp)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp honey

Crumble:

• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp applesauc

Preheat oven to 325F.  Grease the insides of 6 small mason jars.  In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for filling.  Divide evenly between prepared jars.  In another bowl, mix together oat flour, rolled oats, salt, and cinnamon,  Add honey and applesauce and mix until completely incorporated.  Again, divide mixture evenly between jars, creating a layer above peach filling in each jar.  The jarss should be full, or almost full.  Bake in preheated oven for 16-20 minutes, or until oat mixture is firm and baked through.  Serve warm or cold, with whipped cream if desired.  Makes 6 individual sized servings.  Store leftovers in fridge.

Peach Cobbler Baked Oatmeal (My 100th post!)

You are now reading Mix it Up's 100th post!

Even now, as I write this, I'm having a hard time believing it.  To be honest, in my mind, this still seems like a baby blog that's slowly working it's way up to the "big guys", even though I know I've made some huge progress from the start of Mix it Up to now.

For example, now I've started to create some of my very own recipes, instead of just slightly tweaking others.  I'm glad I have, too, as it's definitely a great feeling when you think up something, try it out, and then get to devour it later on.

In fact, today's recipe is actually one that I though up all by myself.  I wanted it, I tried it out, and I absolutely loved it.

What was it, you ask?  Peach Cobbler... breakfast style.

I took a classic Peach Cobbler... and then made it healthy, easy, delicious enough for breakfast.

Surprisingly, it wasn't all that hard.

All you've got to do is think a little bit outside of the box.  Sub oatmeal for the buttery topping, throw in some extra spices, and, then, after much thought, omit the sugar (don't worry, you can't notice).  Now that I think about it, you could even add some greek yogurt (or frozen greek yogurt) on top, to complete the dessert-for-breakfast theme.

So, you see, this breakfast dish really isn't all that different from it's dessert twin.  You just have to go in with an open mind, and then prepare for it to be blown by the amazing-ness of the following recipe.

Peach Cobbler Baked Oatmeal
(serves 1)

• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• pinch cloves
• 2 tbsp + 2 tsp applesauce
• 2 tbsp water, milk, or other liquid
• pinch salt
• 1/3 cup chopped peach

Combine all ingredients, but peaches, into a small bowl, and mix well to combine.  Gently stir in peaches.  Pour mixture into a greased microwave safe dish (a ramekin, for example).  Microwave for around 3 minutes, or until it is firm and no longer watery.  Let cool a bit before either eating strait from the dish, or breaking into smaller pieces and serving in another plate/bowl.  (You could try to keep it whole, like a cake, but when I attempted this it just fell apart, so do it at your own risk)

Can you believe that only that short list of ingredients and, at the most, 5 minutes of your time, can lead to such a heavenly breakfast.  I'll admit, I was a bit doubtful at first.  That is, until a took a bite.  Major yummy-ness I tell you.  Just give it a go and you'll see.

Revisited Recipe of the Day:

Healthy Pumpkin Squares

(the first recipe I ever posted!  These are the start of everything you see on the blog today)

Peach, Arugula, and Ricotta Pizza with (Optional) Balsamic Reduction

Oh look, more peaches.

I told you they'd be coming, gave them to you 2 days ago, and now here they are again. What can I say?  They're delicious!

Although, today, the delicious-ness of peaches isn't the only thing that caused me to share this recipe. The daily food holiday also inspired me.

It's Cheese Pizza Day!

Of course, this isn't exactly your classic cheese pizza.

But, then again, I don't often do classic.  I like to stick to uniquely delicious instead.  And in case you had any doubt, yes, this pizza is definitely uniquely delicious.

Juicy peaches, creamy ricotta, and a just a bit of arugula make it one of the best of it's kind.  The fluffy and easy homemade dough is just the cherry on top, or, bottom, I suppose.

Peach, Arugula, and Ricotta Pizza with (Optional) Balsamic Reduction - original recipes can be found here and here
(serves 4 people)

Dough:

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp coarse salt

Place warm water in a medium sized bowl and sprinkle yeast on top.  Stir to dissolve, then set aside 5 minutes, or until yeast is foamy.  Add olive oil, flour, and salt to yeast mixture.  Mix to combine.  Turn dough onto well floured surface, and knead for 2 minutes or until elastic.  Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in warm place for at least 30 minutes.  When ready to make pizza, turn dough onto lightly floured surface and roll out to about 1/4 inch thick.

Pizza:

• 1 recipe pizza dough (from above)
• around 2/3 cup ricotta cheese, or enough to generously coat your whole pizza
• 3 ripe peaches, sliced (not peeled)
• 1/2 cup arugula
• Optional:  Balsamic reduction, to drizzle on top

Heat up grill until hot.  Evenly (and generously) coat your already rolled out pizza dough with the ricotta cheese, leaving about 1/2 inch empty around the sides.  Arrange peach slices (I did mine in flowers) around the whole pizza.  Cook pizza, on the back of a sheet pan, in grill for around 15-20 minutes, or until the edges of the dough have browned and the cheese begins to bubble and melt.  Remove pizza from heat.  Sprinkle arugula evenly over top and drizzle with a bit of the balsamic reduction, if using.  Then, slice and serve.

I'm telling you, this pizza is the way to celebrate Cheese Pizza Day.

All your friends, with their "classic" greasy mozzarella cheese pizzas with be begging for a slice.  But don't worry, if you decided this pizza is too good to share, I won't tell anyone.  I promise.

Revisited Recipe of the Day:

Greek Pasta Salad

Peach Greek Frozen Yogurt

So simple, so nutritious, so good.

That is how you describe this frozen yogurt using only 4 different words.

If I wanted to get more descriptive, I could say that it’s creamy, rich, fruity, tangy, healthy, easy, refreshing, delicious, and perfect for your labor day plans.

But that takes more time.  Time that I could be using to eat this frozen yogurt.

And while I'm on the subject of time, I should probably inform you that to make this yogurt, you need next to none.  I'd say about 4 minutes of hands-on is all that's really required.  All you need to do is blend together you're ingredients, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and, BAM, you're done.  Sounds easy right?

And that's without the added knowledge that there are only three ingredients total.

That's right, only three.  Honey, Greek yogurt, and peaches.

Alright, so let's recap.  This Peach Greek Frozen Yogurt is extremely delicious, absurdly good for you, takes about 4 minutes of hands-on time, and only uses three ingredients.

Now, tell me, why wouldn't you make it?

Peach Greek Frozen Yogurt
(makes a little over 1 cup, recipe easily doubled)

• 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 peaches, pitted (there's no need to remove the skin)
• 1 tbsp honey (or to taste)

Blend ingredients together in a blender until smooth.  Pour into ice cream maker.  Let mixture churn until it thickens into an ice cream like consistency.  Pour frozen yogurt into a small container and freeze for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.  If you freeze your mixture overnight, you may have to thaw a bit before scooping.  If you don't have an ice cream maker, you could try just pouring your blended ingredients into a container and freezing.  However, I haven't tried this and am not sure how well it would work.

  

Happy Labor Day everyone!

Do you have anything fun planned?  Any way your going to celebrate what feels like the last weekend of summer?

Maybe this frozen yogurt is part of your agenda (hint, hint)?

Revisited Recipe of the Day:

Protein Vanilla Milkshake