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Cozy Homemade Peach Crumble

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A comforting peach crumble with a buttery, crunchy oat topping and juicy, spiced peaches. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple, soulful dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Peaches (10 minutes): Peel peaches by blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water. Slice into 1/2-inch thick wedges. Toss peaches with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated. Set aside to macerate.
  2. Make the Crumble Topping (10 minutes): In a bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to work butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
  3. Assemble (5 minutes): Pour peach mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over peaches without packing down.
  4. Bake (35-40 minutes): Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbling. If topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  5. Cool and Serve (10 minutes): Let crumble cool slightly to thicken juices before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Keep butter cold when making the topping to ensure a flaky, crunchy texture. Avoid overmixing the crumble topping to keep it tender. Blanch peaches to make peeling easier. Use cornstarch to thicken the filling and prevent sogginess. Cover with foil if topping browns too quickly. Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be reheated in the oven to restore crunch.

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