Peach Buckle

Ingredients

• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter

• 3 medium ripe peaches, halved, pitted and sliced ¼-inch-thick

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• Pinch fine sea salt

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons fine sanding sugar

• Whipped cream, creme fraiche, or ice cream, for serving (optional)

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, preferably enameled, over medium heat.

3. Meanwhile, place peaches in a large bowl and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.

4. 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.

5. 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.

Tip:

• Buckles can be made with any stone fruit (nectarines, plums, apricots), berries, apples, pears, etc.