Chef John'S Blackberry Buckle Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Blackberry Buckle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh blackberries; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Batter:; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup almond meal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 cup milk; 7 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, or to taste

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh blackberries
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Batter:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup almond meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 cup milk
7 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Stir blackberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; let rest, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Whisk flour, 3/4 cup sugar, almond meal, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir milk into flour mixture until batter is just combined.
4
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; pour into the bottom of a 8x12-inch baking dish. Pour batter over melted butter into the baking dish, using a spatula to gently distribute batter without mixing it into the butter, leaving a 1-inch butter border around the sides of the dish.
5
Scatter blackberries over the batter and spoon any accumulated blackberry juices over the top.
6
Bake buckle in the preheated oven until crisped and browned around the edges, about 1 hour.
7
Melt remaining butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir almonds in hot butter until golden brown and toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle toasted almonds over blackberry buckle and cool buckle to room temperature.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh blackberries, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Batter:, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Blackberry Buckle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chef John'S Blackberry Buckle

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