Cast Iron Sweet Peach Cornbread
Classic sweet buttermilk cornbread is studded with fresh peaches baked right into it, resulting in a delightful combination of flavors and textures. It's baked in a cast iron skillet, which gives it crisp, golden brown edges. Serve it warm with honey butter for breakfast, alongside grilled pork tenderloin for dinner, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted and divided)
- 2 cups chopped peaches (about 3 peaches)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º and place a 9-inch cast iron skillet in the oven as it heats up.
- Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and two tablespoons of melted butter in a large measuring cup. Combine the egg mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Chop unpeeled peaches into 1-inch chunks and gently fold them into the batter.
- Remove the skillet and add two tablespoons of butter, swirling it around to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add the cornmeal mixture to the pan, ensuring the peaches are evenly dispersed.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until brown on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Preheat your baking dish! The hotter the dish is from the start, the crispier the crust will be.
- Mix all ingredients until just combined to ensure that your bread doesn't get dense or tough.
- Don't over cook, take it out as soon as a toothpick comes out clean, a cast iron skillet will cook this quicker than a baking dish.
- Make a little honey butter to serve with it.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
