Peach Crumble
This peach crumble features juicy, ripe peaches topped with a crisp, golden-brown oat and butter crumble. The dish combines baking methods like peeling, chopping, and baking until bubbling and crunchy, resulting in a warm, tender fruit base with a crunchy topping that’s perfect for serving with cream or ice cream.
Equipment
- 9-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry cutter or forks
- Peeler & knife
- Measuring cups/spoons
Ingredients
- 4-5 ripe peaches peeled, pitted, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice to brighten the peaches
- 1 tablespoon sugar for tossing the peaches
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional, for flavor
- 1/2 cup rolled oats preferably old-fashioned
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar dark or light, packed
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon for the crumble topping
- pinch salt to balance flavors
Instructions
- Peel the peaches using a peeler or knife, then pit and chop them into 1-inch pieces. Toss the chopped peaches with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon, and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Spread the prepared peaches evenly in a 9-inch baking dish, ensuring they are level for even baking. If the mixture looks dry, sprinkle with a little extra sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix briefly to distribute evenly.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the peaches, covering all the fruit. Lightly press down to help the topping adhere, but don’t pack it tightly.
- Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 190°C / 375°F. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
- Once baked, remove the crumble from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes. The juices will thicken slightly, making it easier to serve.
- Serve the peach crumble warm, topped with cream or vanilla ice cream if desired. Enjoy the fragrant, juicy fruit paired with crunchy, caramelized topping.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, add a splash of bourbon or vanilla extract to the peaches before baking. To keep topping crisp, avoid overmixing the crumble or adding too much butter. Use ripe peaches for the best sweetness and aroma.