Description
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 for the perfect summer dessert!
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced fresh peaches (or frozen*)
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter and set aside.
- Layer the peaches on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Set aside.
- In a large 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, 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.
- Using 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.
- Remove from the oven and let set for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
*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.