Southern Peach Shortcake Recipes

SOUTHERN PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. If desired, combine peaches and bourbon; let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, place 1/4 cup butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; heat in oven until butter is melted, 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange peach slices over brown sugar., For batter, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition just until combined. Spread batter evenly over peaches., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

DIABETIC SOUTHERN PEACH SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Place peaches in bottom of well-greased 8-in.baking dish.
• Sprinkle with 1 tablespoons Equal, the almond extract and cinnamon.
• Combine flour, remaining sugar replacement, baking powder and salt in mixing bowl.
• Add oil, egg and milk, stirring just to mix.
• Spread evenly over peaches, and bake 30 minute at 400 degrees F.

PEACH SHORTCAKES

Steps:

• For the marinated peaches: Mix together the granulated sugar, orange liqueur, basil and orange zest in a bowl. Add the peaches and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• For the sweet biscuits: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter until it is incorporated. Mix the buttermilk and vanilla together in a small pitcher. Slowly add the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture, stirring the contents of the bowl as you do so, until just combined.
• Form 6 biscuits and place them into a cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle the tops generously with coarse sugar. Bake until golden brown, 24 to 26 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• For the whipped cream: Using an electric mixer, whisk together the heavy cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
• To serve, halve the biscuits, then place the bottom halves on serving plates. Top with the whipped cream and marinated peaches. Rest the biscuit tops on the side so the filling is visible. Garnish with torn basil.

SOUTHERN PEACH SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9-inch cast iron skillet and set aside. Reserve remaining butter.
• Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter with a pastry knife until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Pour in milk and stir just until the dough starts to come together.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a ball. Divide ball in half and lightly knead each half. Gently roll each half into a 9-inch circle.
• Place 1 dough circle into the prepared skillet, and dot with reserved butter. Place second dough circle on top of the butter pieces, and place the skillet in the center of the preheated oven.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, 22 to 25 minutes.
• While the shortcake is baking, prepare peaches. Slice 1 peach, toss with 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and set aside. Chop the remaining peaches, yielding about 4 cups, and toss with remaining lemon juice.
• Turn shortcake out onto a rack to slightly cool, about 5 minutes. Slice in half crosswise, using the edge of the second layer as a guide. Place bottom half on a serving plate, cut side up.
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup white sugar on a plate and lightly mash 2 cups of peaches into the sugar. Spread out mashed peaches and sugar over the shortcake layer on the serving plate. Cover mashed peaches with the second shortcake layer, cut side up.
• Toss remaining chopped peaches with remaining sugar and distribute on top of the second layer. Toss peach slices in any remaining juice, and place in a decorative pattern on top of the shortcake.

PEACH SHORTCAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Slice peaches; sprinkle with kirsch or schnapps, if desired, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the rest of the dry ingredients. Add butter; process with on-off pulses until mixture resembles coarse meal. While pulsing, slowly add enough cream or milk until dough just comes together.
• Turn out dough onto a lightly floured board, and knead once or twice. Pat into a 3/4-inch-thick square. Trim edges, and cut into four squares. Brush with additional cream or milk; sprinkle with sugar.
• Place on a lightly buttered baking sheet; bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer cakes to a wire rack, and allow to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, whip the cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form; set aside. Split cakes horizontally. Place bottom halves on dessert plates, and top with peaches and vanilla whipped cream. Cover with top halves of shortcakes, and serve.

SOUTHERN PEACH SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Sift flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into a mixing bowl.
• Stir in brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
• Stir in chopped pecans. Separately, whisk egg with milk.
• Add milk and egg mixture to dry mixture; stir with a fork until blended.
• Turn two round cake pans upside-down and grease bottoms.
• Spread half the dough on each bottom to within about 1/2-inch of edge.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden.
• Peel, slice and sweeten peaches with about 1 1/2 cups sugar or to taste.
• In a small bowl, whip cream with flavoring until stiff.
• Place one shortcake on a plate, top with about half of the peaches and whipped cream.
• Top with second shortcake and remaining peaches and whipped cream.

SOUTHERN PEACH TOASTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread cut sides of English muffins with mascarpone cheese. Drain peaches; reserving liquid. Arrange peaches over muffins; brush with some of the reserved liquid. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with brown sugar., Broil 3-4 in. from heat until caramelized and bubbly, 3-4 minutes. Garnish with mint.

GEORGIA PEACH SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Combine the peaches and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and stir until combined. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Add the buttermilk and remaining tablespoon of sugar and stir until the dry ingredients are just moistened.
• Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times. Roll the dough to a 1-inch thickness and cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Press the scraps together and continue to cut biscuits until all the dough is used. Place the biscuits on a lightly greased, shiny baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and no longer doughy in the middle, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
• To serve, split each shortcake in half and place a generous amount of peaches on the bottom half. Place the other half on top and garnish with whipped cream.

PEACH SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Butter or line a baking sheet.
• Bake the biscuits for 13 to 15 minutes (add 3 to 4 additional minutes for frozen ones), until golden brown. Cool slightly and serve warm.
• While biscuits are baking, place the peaches or nectarines in a bowl with the orange juice and Triple Sec, if using. Stir and let sit for a while, stirring occasionally.
• If the biscuits aren't straight from the oven, heat them in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Slice open and butter the top side of each biscuit. Place each bottom on a plate. Place 2 small scoops of the ice cream onto each biscuit. Top with a large spoonful of fruit. Drizzle over some juice and top with other buttered half. If using whipped cream, place peaches on the biscuit first. Serve immediately.