Tart Dessert Featuring Plums and Pecans in a Crumbly Topping
Job Description: Let's rewrite this guide to making Plum Buckle with Pecan Topping, while keeping the tone informal and conversational. Incorporate selective insights from summer fruit desserts and enhancing that experience.
Title: Silky Plum Buckle with a Crunchy Pecan Topping - Perfect for Summer Occasions
Hey There, Sweet Tooth! Today, we're going to dive into the scrumptious world of summer fruit desserts and whip up a delectable Plum Buckle. But wait, we're twisting things up a bit with a pecan topping and plums instead of blueberries. Grab your aprons and let's get this party started!
Game plan: Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temp before you begin.
What's Cooking Up Next? If you're intrigued by this recipe, why not check out other summer fruit desserts like cobbler, slump, or pandowdy?
Recipe Feature: This recipe was also featured in our picture-perfect picnic recipes slideshow!
- Yield: Makes 6 servings
- Difficulty: Lusciously Easy
- Time to Taste Success: 1 hr 25 mins, but your taste buds will be dancing for weeks!
Ingredients
The Nutty Topping:
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), plus more for greasing the pan
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
The Swet Delight:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), at room temp
- 2 large eggs, at room temp
- 1 pound (about 5 whole) plums, pitted and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Instructions
The Nutty Topping:
- Heat up your oven to 350°F and butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon, salt, and pecans using a pastry blender or clean fingertips. Work the mixture until it comes together but has some pea-size pieces left. Wrap it up and pop it in the fridge until needed.
The Swet Delight:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined, then set aside. Mix the milk and vanilla extract in a separate small bowl.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar and butter on medium speed for about 3 minutes, until it's light in color and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, giving each one a chance to fully combine before adding the next.
- Stir in a third of the flour mixture on low speed and mix just until combined. After, pour in half of the milk mixture, mixing again until just combined. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk, ending with the dry ingredients.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer, fold in the plums, and transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly on top and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, and the top is golden brown, for approximately 45 to 50 minutes. Take a break, let it cool for at least 20 minutes, and voilà - Plum Buckle with Pecan Topping is served!
Beverage Pairing: Jackson-Triggs Vidal Icewine, Ontario. If you're looking for a sweet and balanced match for the plums, this remarkable ice wine is an excellent choice. It brings in tropical fruit aromas of mango and peaches. And you know what? It's incredibly affordable! Enjoy the pairing or, heck, drink it as a treat on its own!
Bonus Insights: Don't let this recipe end here! Check out alternative summer fruit desserts like Peach Blueberry Crumble, Strawberry Crumble Cake, Blueberry Coffee Cake, Raspberry Brownies, Mixed Fruits Delight, or Strawberry Icebox Cake.
So, summer dessert lover, take your pick, and enjoy the long days ahead with delicious treats! 🍦🎉🥔🍓🍅🌞
Ready to explore some incredible dessert options beyond this Plum Buckle? Triggs' Vidal Icewine pairs spectacularly with a Peach Blueberry Crumble or even a Strawberry Crumble Cake. Or, if you're looking for a nutty twist, give the Blueberry Coffee Cake a try! Don't forget to check out Raspberry Brownies, Mixed Fruits Delight, or Strawberry Icebox Cake for a burst of summer flavors. Enjoy experimenting with these bonus recipes and let your taste buds have a nutritious adventure! After all, creditline goes to the right mix of recipes and beverages that make summer special!
