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Peach Crumble

Peach crumble combines ripe peaches with a buttery, oat-based topping to create a warm, tender dessert. The dish features soft, caramelized fruit underneath a crunchy, golden-brown crumble, assembled and baked until bubbling and fragrant.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups ripe peaches, sliced peeled and pitted if desired
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to enhance flavor and prevent browning
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Combine sliced peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated and set aside to let the juices meld for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add the diced cold butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  5. Spread the peeled and sugared peaches evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer.
  6. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the peaches, covering the entire surface.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly along the edges.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. The crumble should be fragrant with a crunchy topping and tender, caramelized peaches beneath.
  9. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.

Notes

For a tart contrast, sprinkle a bit of ground ginger or nutmeg into the fruit mixture. Using ripe peaches ensures maximum sweetness and flavor.