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Peach Crumble

This peach crumble features ripe, juicy peaches baked under a buttery, crunchy topping. The dish combines the sweet and tart flavors of peaches with warm spices, resulting in a dessert with a bubbling fruit filling and a crisp, golden-brown crust on top. Its rustic appearance invites a comforting, homey presentation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups ripe peaches, sliced peeled and pitted if desired
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for the filling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, adds warmth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to enhance flavor and prevent browning
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for the topping and thickening
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats adds crunch to topping
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar sweetens the topping
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed for the crumble topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances flavors

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your baking dish. Slice the peaches and place them in a mixing bowl. Add granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice, then gently toss to coat all the fruit evenly. Spread the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it out in an even layer.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, light brown sugar, and salt. Mix well to distribute the ingredients uniformly. Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl, then use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This creates a buttery, crumbly topping.
  3. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the layered peaches in your baking dish. Gently press down the topping with the back of a spoon or your fingers to help it stick together slightly, but avoid pressing too hard to keep it crumbly.
  4. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges. You’ll hear a gentle sizzling sound as it bakes, and your kitchen will fill with a warm, caramelized aroma.
  5. Remove the crumble from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 10 minutes. The filling will thicken as it cools, and the topping will set into a crunchy, crumbly crust.
  6. Serve the peach crumble warm, perhaps topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence. Enjoy the contrast of warm, sweet fruit with the crisp topping.

Notes

For an extra nutty flavor, sprinkle chopped almonds or walnuts over the topping before baking. You can also substitute other stone fruits like nectarines or apricots for variation.