Description
This Cinnamon Peach Crumble is a warm and comforting dessert featuring ripe peaches tossed in a cinnamon-scented sugar mixture topped with a buttery, crumbly topping. Baked until golden and bubbling, it’s perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Filling
- 6–8 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Peach Filling: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and sliced peaches with lemon juice, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble Crumble: Pour the peach mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the peaches.
- Bake: Bake the crumble in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crumble to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is very cold when making the crumble topping for the best texture.
- Peeling peaches is easier if you blanch them briefly in boiling water, then plunge into ice water.
- Letting the peach mixture sit helps the fruit release juices and absorb flavors.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the crumble for added crunch.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.