Good Eats' Individual Peach Upside-Down Cakes - Alton Brown Recipe

Name: Good Eats' Individual Peach Upside-Down Cakes - Alton Brown
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 2 medium peaches, peeled; 1 ounce finely chopped crystallized ginger (optional); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt (Alton likes Kosher salt); 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; whipped cream (optional) or ice cream (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 medium peaches, peeled
1 ounce finely chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt (Alton likes Kosher salt)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
whipped cream (optional) or ice cream (optional)

1
Preheat Oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Put 1/2 Tbsp of butter in bottom of each 6 oz ramekin. (4 ramekins).
3
Melt the remaining Tbsp of butter and set aside.
4
Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of Brown Sugar into each ramekin.
5
Cut each peach into pieces and evenly divide the pieces in the 4 containers. Sprinkle with ginger if used.
6
In a mixing bowl combine flour, soda, powder, and salt.
7
In another bowl combine melted butter, sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla.
8
Add the wet mixture to the dry and stir to combine. (Some lumps are expected! Don't over stir.).
9
Pour the batter over the peaches, splitting it up evenly between the dishes.
10
Bake on middle rack for 20-25 minutes Alton says the internal temp should reach 190F, but we didn't get there and it was still wonderful.
11
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes Then use a knife to free the batter from the sides of the ramekins and turn upside down on a plate or bowl.
12
Add ice cream or whipped cream and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 medium peaches, peeled, 1 ounce finely chopped crystallized ginger (optional), and more.

Yes, Good Eats' Individual Peach Upside-Down Cakes - Alton Brown falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Good Eats' Individual Peach Upside-Down Cakes - Alton Brown

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