Fresh peaches tossed in brown sugar and cinnamon with a crisp crumble topping - this easy peach crumble recipe is the perfect way to celebrate peach season!
Enjoy this delicious dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and for the ultimate sweet treat!
About a week ago, I picked up a 25 pound box of juicy peaches from the Peach Truck. I just KNEW I wouldn't be able to finish the entire box, but I was wrong.
I've been eating peaches as a snack, with savory dishes, and of course peach dessert... and then there's this peach crumble.
This is a simple recipe but so good. It's similar to a peach crisp except there's no oats in the crumb topping or like a peach crumble pie without the pie crust.
Admittedly, the crumb topping is my favorite part. It's crisp and buttery and just everything that's right with the world.
The peaches are tossed in brown sugar and cinnamon and butter and baked with a cinnamon streusel on top. This delicious crumble is the best peach dessert I've made in quite some time - and I've made quite a few of them.
What I love about this peach crumble is that it's so easy to make. Put it in the oven while dinner is cooking and it's done just in time for dessert. Dollop a scoop of ice cream on top for a decadent dessert! It's peach heaven.
Ingredients
For the simple crumble:
Flour: the binding agent for the buttery crumble topping
Melted Butter: having just the right amount of butter makes the topping crisp and adds a lot of flavor.
Brown Sugar: for sweetness. Sugar also helps the topping mixture to crisp up in the oven.
Cinnamon: for flavor of course! What's a peach recipe without a little cinnamon?
Nutmeg: if it's got cinnamon, 9 times out of 10, I'm adding nutmeg. They're like a married couple - can't have one without the other.
Ginger: if cinnamon and nutmeg are the married couple, ginger is their lovechild. You have to have the whole family on this one. lol
For the peach filling (very similar to peach pie filling):
8-10 peaches: I used about 10 peaches for the filling. This was about 8 cups of sliced peaches when sliced.
Brown Sugar: the brown sugar really sweetens up the peaches and brings out the juices. It also adds deep caramel notes to this recipe and that, I love.
Vanilla Extract: the vanilla extract with the brown sugar adds more caramel notes - it's what makes this such a great recipe!
More melted butter: fats carry flavor and tossing the fresh peaches in butter if a sure way to bring that beautiful cinnamon flavor to the peaches while cooking.
Kosher Salt: it makes everything better, even in tiny amounts.
How to make Peach Crumble
Start by making the streusel topping. In a large bowl, combine all purpose flour, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix with your fingers until crumbles form and place bowl in the freezer.
Slice the peaches and add them to a large mixing bowl and toss them in brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
Place peaches in a 9 inch pie pan.
Add crumble topping on top in an even layer and bake for 50 minutes at 375 degrees F.
How to Store Peach Crumble
You'll want to store this peach crumble in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last up to 4 days. Be sure to allow it to cool completely prior to storing, or else it will become soggy.
Should I use frozen or fresh peaches?
I love using fresh peaches, however, you can use frozen peaches as well! Just be mindful of cooking times. Frozen peaches will release more water than fresh peaches, causing them to need to be cooked longer to prevent the crumble from becoming soggy.
The best way to prevent this is to add a little cornstarch so that the mixture will thicken in the oven. (this recipe does not include cornstarch, but if your peaches are very juicy, add 1 tbsp to the peach filling and toss together with the other ingredients)
Tips
Use ripe peaches for the sweetest tasting peach filling.
There's no need to remove the peach skin. It will soften in the oven and won't have much taste.
If you don't have a 9 inch pie pan, you can use a 9x13 baking dish.
If your crumble has a lot of excess juice, you can very carefully strain the juice by pouring it out. Be sure not to drop the crumble!
Variations
This is an easy dessert but you can spice it up however you like!
You can try adding a different fruit to the peach mixture like blueberries or raspberries. Top with the crumble mixture and bake as per usual.
Try adding a few tablespoons of bourbon to this recipe. The bourbon plays really well with the peach and cinnamon flavors and it the alcohol cooks off in the oven (so you don't have to worry about getting a buzz).
Enjoy a la mode - ice cream is critical. Getting a scoop of ice cream on the spoon along with the tender peaches and crisp topping is my favorite way to enjoy this summer dessert.
FAQs
Should I store peach crumble in the refrigerator?
Yes, you should absolutely store in the refrigerator. I do not recommend storing at room temperature due to food safety concerns.
What's the difference between a crisp and a crumble?
A crumble is almost exactly like a crisp except the topping/streusel doesn't have any oats.
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Fresh peaches tossed in brown sugar and cinnamon with a crisp crumble topping - this is the perfect peach crumble recipe!
Serving: 8
Prep Time: 20mins
Cook Time: 50mins
Total Time: 1hr10mins
Calories: 335kcal
Equipment
9-inch pie pan
Ingredients
For the crumb topping:
1cupall-purpose flour
½cupsalted butter melted
1cupbrown sugar
2tspcinnamon
½tsp ground ginger
¼tspnutmeg
For the Peach filling:
8peaches
¾cupbrown sugar
1tspcinnamon
1tbsp vanilla extract
2tbspssalted buttermelted
¼tspkosher salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Make the crumb topping by mixing together flour, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a large bowl. Pinch together until crumbles form. Place in the freezer.
Make the peach filling by adding sliced peaches to a large bowl. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, melted butter, and kosher salt. Toss together until all peaches are coated in sugar mixture.
Add peaches to a 9-inch pie pan. Remove crumb topping from the freezer and sprinkle on top of the peaches, forming an even layer.
Bake in the oven for 50 minutes.
Notes
Tips:
There's no need to remove the peach skin. It will soften in the oven and won't have much taste.
If you don't have a 9 inch pie pan, you can use a 9x13 baking dish.
If your crumble has a lot of excess juice, you can very carefully strain the juice by pouring it out. Be sure not to drop the crumble!
I made the peach crumble and it was amazing !! I had purchased a whole bunch of peaches in Lancaster PA and remembered this recipe. It was Easy to make and easy to bake! And the flavor was delicious. My hubby was asking for seconds before he was even finished with his first serving. Thank you Brittney!
This crumble was everything. The crisp topping was so tasty and buttery and the peaches weren't soupy and had a nice texture. This is my fave recipe of yours so far!!
Britney, your recipes never miss! Peaches are one of my absolute favorite summer fruits and you have done an amazing job with this recipe! Between the texture and the taste…it was unbelievable! I will make this recipe over and over again.
I can’t believe how easy this was to make and how delicious it came out!! The peaches were so juicy and the crumble top was nice and crisp and full of cinnamon. So so good!
I made the peach crumble and it was amazing !! I had purchased a whole bunch of peaches in Lancaster PA and remembered this recipe. It was Easy to make and easy to bake! And the flavor was delicious. My hubby was asking for seconds before he was even finished with his first serving. Thank you Brittney!
Thank you so much Michelle, I'm so happy that you loved this recipe!
This is my new favorite peach recipe! The crisp topping was so buttery and the peaches came out so juicy!!
This looks amazing! I plan to make this ASAP as a family treat, is it okay if I use canned peaches? Thanks!
You absolutely can! Just be sure to drain the juice. I hope that you love it!
Excellent recipe Britney, thank you! Please keep them coming, my family loved this crumble so much.
I'm so happy that you and your family enjoyed it!
This crumble was everything. The crisp topping was so tasty and buttery and the peaches weren't soupy and had a nice texture. This is my fave recipe of yours so far!!
Thanks so much!
The perfect victory meal, it was so good and so timely and it paired well with a little bit of ice cream. Highly recommended five stars
Thank you!!
Britney, your recipes never miss! Peaches are one of my absolute favorite summer fruits and you have done an amazing job with this recipe! Between the texture and the taste…it was unbelievable! I will make this recipe over and over again.
Thank you so much Shani, that means so much to me!!
I can’t believe how easy this was to make and how delicious it came out!! The peaches were so juicy and the crumble top was nice and crisp and full of cinnamon. So so good!
Thank you!!
Oh my goodness! Thick, flaky crust Juicy Peaches Not too sweet By far the best peach cobbler I've had in years.
I've so glad that you enjoyed it, thank you!