Peach and Blueberry Buttermilk Buckle with Almond Streusel
Fresh ripe peaches are layered alongside blueberries in this buttermilk buckle that comes together in a matter of minutes. Peaches and blueberries are so well enhanced by the addition of almond extract and lemon zest with their sweet and fruity flavors. For a little extra crunch all is topped with a sweet almond streusel.
Equipment
- ovenproof skillet, such as cast iron or enamel
Ingredients
Almond Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cold butter cut into pieces
- a few pinches of salt
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped sliced almonds
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh blueberries picked over
- 4 peaches pitted and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cake
- ½ cup butter one stick, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-¾ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
Prepare Streusel:
- Mix the first four ingredients together, mashing with a fork, until the butter is all incorporated into crumbles. Mix in almonds. Reserve.
Prepare Fruit:
- Toss fruit with sugar in a medium bowl. Reserve.
Prepare Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in 10” cast iron skillet over medium heat. Brush butter up sides of the skillet.
- Transfer melted butter to a medium mixing bowl and whisk in the sugar. Whisk in the buttermilk and egg, followed by the lemon zest, almond extract and vanilla. Whisk in baking powder and salt.
- Add the flour in increments until combined and smooth
- With skillet off of the heat source, pour half of the batter into the skillet, and then top with half the peaches and berries. Pour remaining batter over using a spatula to spread to edges. Top with remaining peaches and berries and any accumulated juices. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the top of the buckle.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 50 minutes until golden brown and firm, and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.