Best 6 Plum Nectarine Buckle Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, where flavors dance on your palate and aromas fill the air, the plum nectarine buckle emerges as a true culinary masterpiece. This scrumptious dish combines the tantalizing sweetness of ripe plums and nectarines with a tender, buttery cake batter, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let us guide you through a culinary journey, as we explore the secrets behind crafting the perfect plum nectarine buckle.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND-PLUM BUCKLE



Almond-Plum Buckle image

Provided by Carolyn Beth Weil

Categories     Food Processor     Mixer     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Almond     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup whole almonds (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup plus 4 teaspoons sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/4 pounds plums (about 8 medium), halved, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper round.
  • Finely grind almonds in processor. Transfer to medium bowl; whisk in flour, baking powder, and salt. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add 1 cup sugar; beat until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and almond extract, then flour mixture just until incorporated.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan; spread evenly and smooth top with spatula. Gently press plum slices, flesh side down, into batter in spoke pattern around outer rim and center of cake, placing close together. Mix cinnamon and 4 teaspoons sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle over plums.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 20 minutes. Run small knife between cake and pan sides to loosen. Invert cake onto platter; remove parchment paper. Place another platter atop cake. Using both hands, hold both platters firmly together and invert cake, plum side up. Cool cake completely. Cut into wedges.

NECTARINE PLUM COBBLER



Nectarine Plum Cobbler image

I live in northern Manitoba, where fresh nectarines and plums are usually available only at summer's end. I make the fruit filling and freeze it for use all winter. My family really enjoys this recipe, and it's wonderful topped with vanilla ice cream. -Darlene Jackson, The Pas, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
5 cups sliced peeled fresh plums
5 cups sliced peeled nectarines or peaches
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in apple juice until smooth. Stir in plums and nectarines. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Make a well in the center; stir in buttermilk just until a soft dough forms. Drop by tablespoonfuls over fruit mixture. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PLUM-NECTARINE BUCKLE



Plum-Nectarine Buckle image

A buckle is a decadent dessert hybrid: cakelike cobbler with a crumble topping. Our plum-nectarine buckle is made with vanilla cake batter. The wedges of fruit provide moisture and streaks of sunset color.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Salt
1 large egg
2/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 pound plums, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (2 cups)
3/4 pound nectarines, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (2 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Crumble Topping for Rhubarb-Berry Crumbles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square cake pan or 10-inch cast iron skillet with 2 tablespoons butter; set aside. Whisk together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, allspice, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk together egg, milk, vanilla, and remaining 4 tablespoons butter in another medium bowl. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir to combine. Spread batter evenly into buttered pan.
  • Toss plums, nectarines, lemon juice, remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Spread fruit mixture evenly over batter. Sprinkle with topping. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour before serving.

PEACH OR NECTARINE CLAFOUTI



Peach or Nectarine Clafouti image

Mmmmmmmm Sooo Gooood!! (Chill time for the batter is 30 minutes not included in cook time.) Lovely delicate clafouti!! from Cooking Light

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vanilla-flavored soymilk
3/4 cup sugar (I use Splenda)
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
5 cups coarsely chopped peaches or 5 cups nectarines (or a mixture of both, about 1 1/2 lbs)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400f degrees.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cup, level with a knife.
  • Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (flour through eggs) in a blender, process until smooth.
  • Chill 30 minutes.
  • Arrange peaaches or nectarines in a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Pour batter over fruit.
  • Bake at 400f degrees for 35 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 93.3, Sodium 47.8, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 28.1, Protein 6.1

BERRY NECTARINE BUCKLE



Berry Nectarine Buckle image

I found this recipe in a magazine a long time ago, but modified it over the years. We enjoy its combination of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and nectarines, particularly when the cake is served warm with low-fat frozen yogurt. -Lisa Darling, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
BATTER:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 pound medium nectarines, peeled, sliced and patted dry or 1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed and patted dry
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh blackberries

Steps:

  • For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Set aside 3/4 cup batter. Fold blueberries into remaining batter., Spoon into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange nectarines on top; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Drop reserved batter by teaspoonfuls over nectarines. Sprinkle with raspberries, blackberries and reserved topping., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PLUM BUCKLE



Plum Buckle image

We used to make this as a great way to sweeten the tart plums from the tree in our yard, but any plums will do. Great when served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by prettykitten

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 cups pitted and quartered plums
⅔ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place the plums into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. In a large bowl, mash together 2/3 cup butter with 1 1/2 cup of white sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in 3 cups of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract to make a smooth batter. Pour the batter over the plums. Mix 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of flour, and cinnamon together in a bowl to make a crumbly topping; spread over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.9 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 337 mg, Sugar 53.3 g

Tips:

- Choose ripe, juicy plums and nectarines for the best flavor. - You can use all-purpose flour or a gluten-free flour blend. - Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. - Don't overmix the batter, or the buckle will be tough. - Bake the buckle until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Serve the buckle warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This plum nectarine buckle is a delicious and easy dessert that's perfect for summer. It's also a great way to use up ripe fruit. With its sweet, tart flavor and tender crumb, this buckle is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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