This peach crumble features sweet, ripe peaches topped with a buttery, crunchy streusel. The dish is assembled with fresh fruit layered with sugar and topped with a crumbly mixture, then baked until bubbling and golden brown, resulting in a tender fruit base with a crisp, textured topping.
5cupsripe peaches, slicedpitted and peeled if desired
1/2cupgranulated sugaroptional, depending on peach sweetness
1tablespoonlemon juiceto brighten flavor and prevent browning
1cupall-purpose flourfor the crumble topping
1/2cupold-fashioned rolled oatsadds texture to topping
1/2cupunsalted butter, cold and cubedfor crumbly topping
1/4cupbrown sugarfor richer flavor in topping
1/2teaspoonground cinnamonoptional, for warmth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish to prevent sticking.
In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches with sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to coat evenly, then spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and is evenly distributed.
Evenly sprinkle the crumble mixture over the layered peaches, covering the surface completely to create a thick topping.
Bake the crumble in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly for 10 minutes, allowing the juices to settle and the topping to become crisp.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
Using cold butter ensures a flaky, crumbly topping. Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your peaches. Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla for variation.