Martha's Peach Buckle

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Martha's recipe is a cross between a cake-like cobbler and fruit crumble—and the perfect way to showcase juicy summer peaches.

Yield:

6 to 8 Serves

Martha says this easy-to-make dessert is the perfect way to showcase juicy summer peaches. A buckle is a cross between a cake-like cobbler and a traditional fruit crumble that is not too sweet—and just might become your favorite stone fruit dessert.

Juicy, sweet, luscious peaches are cut into thin slices and layered over a thin, egg-free batter, then baked until golden brown and the crust has "buckled" in several places. Serve with a dollop of crème fraiche.

You can easily swap in nectarines for this recipe.

peach buckle martha bakes — Credit: Mike Krautter

How to Ripen Peaches

To ripen peaches quicker, place them in a closed brown paper bag. This will traps the fruit's natural ethylene gas and speed up the ripening process.

Directions

Preheat oven:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt butter:

Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, preferably enameled, over medium heat.
Sprinkle peaches with sugar:

Meanwhile, place peaches in a large bowl and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
Whisk batter; top with peaches in skillet:

In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add remaining 1 cup granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla; whisk until well combined. Whisk in melted butter. Pour mixture into skillet and top with peaches. Sprinkle with sanding sugar.
Bake and serve:

Bake until top is golden brown and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream, creme fraiche, or ice cream, if desired.