Cast-Iron Upside-Down Bourbon Peach Skillet Biscuits
Ripe Georgia peaches caramelize in brown butter, bourbon, and a touch of white miso right in your cast-iron skillet, topped with ultra-flaky buttermilk biscuits. Inverted warm onto a platter, it is a sweet, buttery Southern breakfast tradition with an elevated depth of flavor.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Fresh peaches(peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges)
- 12 tbsp Unsalted butter(divided: 8 tbsp cold for biscuits, 4 tbsp for peach caramel)
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar(packed)
- 2 tbsp Bourbon(good quality Southern bourbon)
- 1 tsp White miso paste(for savory depth)
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour(plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 0.25 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Cold buttermilk(shaken well)
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter(cold)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F with a 10-inch heavy cast-iron skillet resting inside on the center rack so it gets thoroughly hot.
10 min
Tip: Preheating the skillet ensures the caramel sizzles immediately when you move to the stovetop stage.
- 2
Whisk together 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 0.25 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon in a large bowl. Peel and slice 4 medium peaches into 1/2-inch wedges.
10 min
Tip: Whisking dry ingredients thoroughly ensures an even rise throughout the biscuits.
- 3
Grate 8 tbsp unsalted butter (cold) into the flour mixture using a box grater, tossing lightly. Pour in 1 cup cold buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon just until a shaggy dough forms.
8 min
Tip: Handle the dough gently to keep the butter cold, which creates crisp, light layers.
- 4
Carefully remove the hot cast-iron skillet from the oven and set over medium heat on the stovetop. Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter, then whisk in 0.5 cup light brown sugar, 2 tbsp bourbon, and 1 tsp white miso paste. Add 4 medium peaches (sliced) in an even layer and simmer for 2 minutes until bubbling.
7 min
Tip: White miso is my secret touch—it balances the molasses sweetness with a rich, subtle umami background.
- 5
Turn biscuit dough onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle, fold twice for layers, and cut into 6 round biscuits. Arrange biscuits directly over the bubbling peach mixture in the skillet.
6 min
Tip: Nestle the biscuits close together so they lift each other up while baking.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake at 425°F for 20 to 22 minutes until biscuit tops are deep golden brown and peach juice bubbles around the edges.
22 min
Tip: Tent loosely with foil halfway through if the biscuit tops brown faster than desired.
- 7
Remove skillet from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Carefully invert onto a rimmed serving platter or scoop upside-down onto plates, spooning extra peach caramel over top.
5 min
Tip: Inverting while warm prevents the peach caramel from sticking to the cast iron.
Chef's Notes
Growing up in Atlanta, August meant peaches piled high on the kitchen counter, smelling like pure sunshine. My grandmother taught me that cast iron makes the best vessel for baking biscuits because that retained heat crisps the bottoms while keeping the centers tender. Adding a teaspoon of white miso to the bourbon peach caramel is my modern chef twist—it doesn't taste like soup, it just makes the brown butter and fruit flavor explode.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Cast-Iron Upside-Down Bourbon Peach Skillet Biscuits take to make?
Cast-Iron Upside-Down Bourbon Peach Skillet Biscuits takes about 55 minutes total. That includes 25 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What skill level is needed for Cast-Iron Upside-Down Bourbon Peach Skillet Biscuits?
This recipe is rated medium — it's intermediate, requiring some cooking experience.
What ingredients do I need for Cast-Iron Upside-Down Bourbon Peach Skillet Biscuits?
The main ingredients are: Fresh peaches, Unsalted butter, Light brown sugar, Bourbon, White miso paste, All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Baking soda, Kosher salt, Ground cinnamon, Cold buttermilk, unsalted butter, unsalted butter.
What type of meal is Cast-Iron Upside-Down Bourbon Peach Skillet Biscuits?
Cast-Iron Upside-Down Bourbon Peach Skillet Biscuits is categorized as: breakfast.
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