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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (Baked) » Buttermilk Peach Buckle

    LAST UPDATED: July 22, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: July 27, 2016 By Toni Dash 59 Comments

    Buttermilk Peach Buckle

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    Summer desserts should be as relaxed and simple as are the lazy days. Buttermilk Peach Buckle is a one skillet dessert recipe that is a snap to make and everyone will love it. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Gluten-free or regular depending on the flour used.

    overhead view of  Buttermilk Peach Buckle in skillet and slices on plates

    This time of the summer is always so exciting as fresh, ripe peaches begin to roll in. We are fortunate in Colorado as peaches are a star crop of our Rocky Mountain Western Slope. I had the chance while on a trip touring Colorado’s wine country (yes there is such a thing) a few years ago to sample peaches from the same region and to say they melt in your mouth is an understatement. They truly taste like nectar of the gods!

    Generally, you don’t find peaches in very high brow desserts. They are conducive to more relaxed, homey recipes such as the Buttermilk Peach Buckle dessert I’m sharing today. The effort is low on this dessert and the return high. It feels like the dessert you’d enjoy from your Grandmother’s table on a Sunday afternoon, doesn’t it?

    making  Buttermilk Peach Buckle in a cast iron skillet

    Using peaches in a cobbler is certainly a summer mainstay however I decided to make a buckle.

    What is a Buckle dessert?

    A buckle is close to a coffee cake with fruit and it is very common to find it made with blueberries.

    The fruit is layered on top of a cake batter then topped with a streusel mixture allowing the cake to envelop the fruit when baking.

    The streusel melts, forming a crisp, sugary top crust.

    It is oh-so-simple to make and would be as welcome on the breakfast table as it is to end a casual meal.

    serving of  Buttermilk Peach Buckle with ice cream

    If you are like me, once you dip your toe into the Americana dessert pond, you’ll find yourself hooked on making them!

    These rustic, approachable desserts add a welcoming feel to the end of dinner, begging one to sit and chat for awhile rather than rushing off to complete a To Do list!

    And they are so simple to make.

     Buttermilk Peach Buckle in black cast iron skillet

    More Easy Dessert Recipes

    Some other favorites of mine include:

    • Fruit Crumble in mini Mason Jars
    • Plum Slump
    • Raspberry Pandowdy
    • Berry Cobbler with Sour cream biscuits (you can even make cobbler in the slow cooker!)
    • Rhubarb Grunt (don’t let the classic name put you off, it’s delicious) 
    • Spicy Apple Crisp with Cranberries and Walnuts which is fantastic in the fall.
    • Peach Crumble

    servings of  Buttermilk Peach Buckle with vanilla ice cream

    Try these Peach Recipes too!

    As for peaches, the recipe opportunities abound!

    • Peach Bellini’s (cocktails) 
    • Olive Oil Ice Cream with Peach Ripple 
    • Favorite Summer Peach Recipes
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    overhead view of  Buttermilk Peach Buckle in skillet and slices on plates

    Buttermilk Peach Buckle {gluten-free}

    Classic Americana desserts such as a fruit Buckle as not only very easy to make but they showcase in season fruits with a rustic charm that not many can resist! This vintage recipe redo uses updated spices of freshly ground nutmeg and Chinese Five Spice as a nod to the original staple cinnamon but adding a fresh, citrusy twist to the peach flavor.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 10 8-10 servings
    Calories: 203kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup (softened) plus ¼ cup (cold) unsalted Butter
    • ¼ cup Shortening (I use organic vegetable shortening)
    • ½ cup plus ¼ cup granulated Sugar
    • 1 Egg , room temperature
    • 1 ¼ cup plus 1/3 cup Flour (gluten-free blend or regular if not gluten-free)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • 1/3 cup Buttermilk
    • 1 ½ cup Peaches , peeled, pitted and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
    • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg , preferably freshly ground
    • ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10 inch cast iron skillet or a 9x9 baking pan.
    • In the bowl of a standing mixer* cream the ¼ cup butter until soft. Add the shortening and mix to fully combine.
    • Add the ½ cup sugar to the butter mixture and beat to combine.
    • Add the egg to the mixture and beat to fully combine.
    • In a separate mixing bowl combine the 1 ¼ cups flour, baking powder, salt; mix together thoroughly. Slowly pour into the butter mixture while running the mixer on a low speed. The mixture may be a bit dry.
    • While the mixer is still running slowly pour in buttermilk and beat until fully combined.
    • To make the Streusel: Cut the cold ¼ cup butter into small pieces. Combine ¼ cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and the Chinese five spice in the bowl. Using dinner knives or a pastry blender, cut the ingredients together forming a gravely mixture.
    • Spoon the batter into the prepared skillet or baking pan. Layer the peach slices on top of the batter to cover it. Sprinkle the fresh nutmeg on top of the peaches. Layer on the streusel.
    • Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until the top is a light golden brown. Allow to sit for five minutes before serving warm!

    Notes

    *a hand held mixer and mixing bowl can replace the standing mixer if needed

    Nutrition

    Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This delicious recipe was originally published in August 2013 and has been updated in 2016.

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Johnna says

      July 29, 2016 at 9:34 am

      I’ve never had peaches in a buckle. Will have to give that a try!

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    2. Nikki Wayne says

      July 28, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      Wow, I want to try this. I love peaches and this is so nice because it is gluten free.

      Reply
    3. Rosey says

      July 28, 2016 at 7:02 pm

      I don’t think I’ve ever had a buckle. It sure looks tasty though. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Kerri says

      July 28, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      This recipe looks amazing! And your phots are to die for. I can’t wait to test this out.

      Reply
    5. Crystal says

      July 28, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      I’m a sucker for coffee cake, but had never heard the term buckle before. I definitely need to make time this weekend to try this. It sounds perfect for sharing with friends and family and enjoying the day.

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        July 28, 2016 at 4:40 pm

        A buckle is actually a dessert but you are right there is a strong resemblance to what we know as coffee cake. A buckle is more of a vintage recipe or what one would think of as an Americana dessert, using fruit, dough and a type of a streusel topping.

        Reply
    6. Katherine G says

      July 28, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      This looks so delicious! I love peaches. I’ve never had buckle before. I would totally give this a try.

      Reply
    7. Seattle Travel Blogger says

      July 28, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      This does look like a great summertime dessert.
      I like peach flavor.

      Reply
    8. Meagen Brosius says

      July 28, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      This looks delicious! I love cast iron recipes!

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      • Toni Dash says

        July 28, 2016 at 1:55 pm

        Me too!

        Reply
    9. Kita Bryant says

      July 28, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Peaches are dropping like crazy here in Georgia so this would be a perfect recipe! This looks so good.

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      • Toni Dash says

        July 28, 2016 at 11:23 am

        Your peaches are divine! They would make a mighty fine Buckle if I do say so.

        Reply
    10. Ann Bacciaglia says

      July 28, 2016 at 9:46 am

      I am always looking for gluten free recipes to try. I will have to get the ingredients I need to try this for dessert on the weekend.

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