Description
This Easy Peach Crumble recipe is a delightful dessert featuring sweet, juicy peaches topped with a buttery, crumbly mixture. Baked to golden perfection, it makes a comforting and simple treat perfect for any occasion, served warm and delicious on its own or with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Mixture
- 8 cups sliced peaches
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅓ to ½ cup sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
Crumble Topping
- 1 large egg
- 1¾ cups flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cream
- 8 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Fruit Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced peaches with cornstarch and the sugar. Stir gently to coat the peaches evenly. Let this mixture sit while you prepare the topping, allowing the cornstarch to absorb juices and thicken during baking. Adjust sugar amounts depending on how sweet your peaches are.
- Make Topping: In a small mixing bowl, add the egg, flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cream, and melted butter.
- Combine Topping: Using a fork, mix these ingredients until the texture resembles coarse meal, with crumbly pea-sized pieces.
- Assemble Crumble: Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Then sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top of the peaches.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove the crumble from the oven and allow it to cool and set for at least 15 minutes before serving. This resting helps the filling thicken slightly.
- Serve: Enjoy the peach crumble warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar based on how sweet your peaches are; less sugar for very ripe peaches and more for tart ones.
- This recipe works well with fresh or frozen peaches; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid before mixing.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt for delicious variations.
- Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
- Allow the crumble to rest after baking to avoid a runny filling.