Fresh Peach Crumble

Sweet juicy peaches baked under a scrumptious cinnamon sugar topping make this Fresh Peach Crumble an instant favorite! Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a the perfect summer dessert!

Feelin’ Just Peachy!

Y’all, just looking at the pictures makes me crave this Fresh Peach Crumble all over again. You can’t beat sweet, juicy peaches in the heat of the summer. For me, there’s also something comforting about them. When each of my children were born, my father planted a peach tree in celebration, and I love watching the kids and their trees grow and change with every season. Y’all, I’m over here getting emotional about peaches. Ha!

The Perfect Summer Dessert

And of course, I love the peaches! The smell of a warm, just-picked peach–I wish I could bottle it! Well, I guess this crumble is the next-best thing! Because it smells AMAZING. With layers of sweet, ripe peaches topped with a buttery, cinnamon-y, sugary crumble (and of course, a scoop of vanilla ice cream!), it tastes like heaven. It’s the perfect summer dessert!

For more yummy peach goodness, try my Snickerdoodle Peach Cobbler or these Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars. They’re both so fresh and scrumptious. Craving something more savory? This Chicken Pesto Peach Panini (say that five times fast!) was a kitchen experiment that went oh-so right.

Ingredients and Supplies

(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details. To learn more about specific baking ingredients and how they function in baking recipes, reference my Complete Guide to Baking Ingredients)

Ingredients:

• Fresh sliced peaches: the star of the dish. They provide sweetness, juiciness, and the base fruit flavor for the crumble. If using frozen peaches, be sure to thaw and drain the excess liquid beforehand. Frozen peaches release a good amount of liquid as they thaw and bake so this will help prevent your crumble from becoming too watery or soggy.
• Granulated sugar: sweetens the filling and helps draw juices from the fruit while also sweetening the crumble topping to create the crisp texture as it bakes.
• All-purpose flour: the main structure of the crumble topping. It forms the base of the dough that becomes crisp when baked.
• Light brown sugar: adds a deeper, molasses-like sweetness and contributes to the crisp texture and caramelized flavor in the topping. If you use dark brown sugar, the crumble will have a richer molasses flavor.
• Baking powder: gives a bit of lift and lightness to the topping, preventing it from becoming too dense.
• Ground cinnamon: enhances the flavor of the peaches and adds a warm, aromatic spice to the crumble.
• Kosher salt: balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor. Table salt will actually pack a saltier punch than Kosher salt so if you only have table salt, adjust accordingly.
• Unsalted butter: binds the dry ingredients together to create a rich, crumble dough and contributes to the browning and crisp texture. If you use salted butter, you might consider using less salt in the recipe as it will affect the sweetness.
• Pure vanilla extract: adds a subtle sweetness, enhancing both the fruit and the topping.

Supplies:

• 2-quart baking dish
• Medium mixing bowl
• Microwave-safe bowl
• Whisk

How to Make Fresh Peach Crumble

• Prep by preheating the oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter and set aside.
• First layer the peaches on the bottom of the baking dish. Then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the sugar and set it aside.
• Next, in a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together the flour, remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
• Melt the butter in a separate microwave-safe bowl and then whisk in the vanilla. Pour the butter/vanilla mixture over the flour mixture and stir until everything is incorporated and the dough is thick.
• Once well-incorporated, use your hands to crumble the dough into large chunks on top of the peaches. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned on top and bubbling all over.

• Once the crumble is lightly browned, remove from the oven and let set for at least 15 minutes before serving.
• To enjoy this delicious dessert to the max, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Storage

Store tightly covered , at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

To reheat leftover fruit crumble, cover the baking dish with foil and reheat in a 325°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.

Leftovers can also be reheated in individual servings in the microwave in 30 second intervals until heated though. It’s also great enjoyed at room temperature and even chilled on a hot summer day.

If you make my Fresh Peach Crumble, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!

xoxo,

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