Peach Crumble Recipe: The Easiest Dessert You'll Ever Make!
This Peach Crumble recipe is a simple and delightful dessert that combines sweet, juicy peaches with a buttery, golden crumb topping. Perfect for any season, it can be made using fresh or canned peaches for year-round enjoyment.
Equipment
- 9-inch Baking Dish
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry Cutter or Fork
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Oven Mitts
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- FOR THE PEACH FILLING:
- 4 cups fresh peaches peeled, pitted, and sliced or canned peaches (drained)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional, e.g., pecans or almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- MAKE THE PEACH FILLING:
- In a mixing bowl, combine peaches, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Toss until the peaches are evenly coated.
- Spread the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- PREPARE THE CRUMB TOPPING:
- In another bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in chopped nuts, if using.
- Assemble the Crumble:
- SPRINKLE THE CRUMB TOPPING EVENLY OVER THE PEACH FILLING.Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the peach crumble to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.