Description
Peach Crumble is a comforting dessert that balances juicy, sweet peaches with a crunchy, buttery cinnamon-spiced topping. Easy to prepare and perfect for any season, this dessert offers a nostalgic flavor with customizable crunch and versatile serving options, making it a beloved favorite for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Peach Filling
- 4–6 ripe fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces (or coconut oil/vegan butter for vegan version)
- 1/2 cup oats (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Filling: Peel and slice fresh peaches into evenly sized chunks. Toss them gently with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon to draw out the natural juices and infuse flavor.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter pieces using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. For added crunch and texture, stir in oats or chopped nuts if desired.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the spiced peach filling into a greased baking dish. Evenly distribute the crumble topping over the fruit. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and peach juices are bubbling.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the peach crumble to cool for 10-15 minutes to let the juices set, which will help maintain the structure when served.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches that yield slightly to pressure for the sweetest filling.
- Keep butter cold to achieve the perfect crumbly topping texture.
- Mix crumble topping just until combined to maximize flakiness.
- Rest crumble after baking so juices thicken and don’t run upon serving.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on the natural sweetness of your peaches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: peach crumble, peach dessert, crumble topping, baked fruit dessert, easy peach recipe, summer dessert