There are cobblers, pies, crumbles,buckles a plethora of vehicles that will showcase summer fruit and berries. A buckle is more cake like whereas cobbler is topped with a biscuit dough, an American take on the famous French clafoutis. It’s very easy to make and is absolutely delicious. I like to use a mix of different fruit and berries. Enjoy it warm with cream or ice cream. Here’s how to make it:

Peach buckle

Serves 6-8 depending on serving size

1 lb (approximately 3 large peaches, pitted and sliced (leave the skin on)

1 stick (4 oz) butter

1 c plus 2 tbs sugar divided

1 c flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp fine sea salt

1 large egg

1 c whole milk at room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

turbinado or sugar or sanding sugar to sprinkle on top

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees

In a 10 inch cast iron skillet or baking dish melt the butter in the oven, remove when melted and set aside.

Sprinkle peaches with 2 tbs sugar and toss to combine. Note: I like to squeeze some lemon juice on the peaches to keep them from turning brown.

In mixing bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Whisk egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla, add to the dry ingredients, whisk to combine. Pour the batter into the pan. Arrange the peaches on top, sprinkle with sugar (turbinado if you have) and bake 45-55 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with heavy cream or ice cream.

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