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This easy peach crumble recipe is just what your summer dessert dreams are made of! Sweet, ripe peaches are baked until soft and jammy under a golden, buttery cinnamon crumble topping. Every bite is a mix of juicy fruit and crisp, crumbly topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the most delicious fruity dessert!
For more peach desserts, try my peach cobbler with cake mix and my classic southern peach cobbler recipe!
This Peach crumble recipe (not to be confused with peach crisp) is the ultimate summer dessert! Sweet, juicy peaches baked under a golden, buttery blanket of cinnamon-spiced crumble.
The peaches turn jammy and tender in the oven, while the topping stays crisp and crumbly for the perfect amount of crisp and gooey goodness.
It’s easy to throw together, no fancy equipment or pie crust skills required. You can make it with fresh, frozen, or even canned peaches, so it’s a year-round treat.
Serve it warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added measure. One bite and you’ll understand why peach crumble is a crowd favorite every single time.
Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
(full list of ingredients and quantities listed in the recipe card)
- Fresh Peaches are the star of the recipe. Try to find the firm, ripe peaches – soggy peaches will cook down in the oven and become mushy! Also, the sweetness of your peaches will affect the flavor of the crisp. You want them nice and sweet soo taste before you use!
- Flour is the binding agent for the buttery crumble topping.
- Cold Butter is what makes the buttery topping crisp and crunchy. It’s The real MVP here! As it bakes in the oven, the cold cubed butter creates a
- Light Brown Sugar adds sweetness and helps the topping caramelize into crispy perfection. When used for the fruit filling, brown sugar sweetens the fruit while drawing out its juices and adding rich caramel depth.
- Cinnamon, Ginger, and Nutmeg provide those warm, cozy flavors that enhance the flavor of the peaches.
- Cornstarch keeps your filling thick and luscious, not runny. All-purpose flour works in a pinch.
- Lemon Juice brightens the flavor and balances the sweetness of the peach filling.
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 fresh berries or apples. This crisp recipe works for any fresh fruit!
- Put a maple spin on thing by adding a little maple syrup into the peach filling!
- Try adding a few tablespoons of bourbon to this recipe. The bourbon flavors go really well with the peach and cinnamon flavors.
- Enjoy a la mode – ice cream is critical. Getting a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the spoon along with the tender peaches and crisp topping is my favorite way to enjoy this summer dessert.
- Add peach jam to really play up those peach flavors!
- Go big on texture! Add chopped nuts or oats to the crumble topping if you want a little extra crunch.
How To Make Peach Crumble
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 1: Start by making the crumble topping. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Whisk together, then cut cold butter into chunks. Add into the bowl and pinch the butter into the flour mixture (or use a pastry cutter) until pea sized morsels form (pro tip: it’s well mixed when you can squeeze it in your hand and it sticks together). Place into the freezer to chill.
Step 2: Cut peaches in half, remove the pit, then slice into about 1/4 inch slices.
Step 3: In a separate large bowl, combine sliced peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Toss together then add in the lemon juice and melted butter. Mix together to ensure all of the peaches are fully coated in the spices and cornstarch. Let the peaches sit for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Add the peaches into a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 9×13 baking dish. Remove the crumb topping from the freezer. Sprinkle on top of the peaches (for larger clumps, squeeze together and break into big pieces). Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the peaches are bubbly and the top of the crumble is a nice golden brown. Let the peach crumble sit for 15-20 minutes prior to serving.
Pro Baking Tips
- Get the best fresh peaches you can find! Go for ripe but firm peaches. They should give slightly when pressed but not feel mushy.
- Let it rest! Give it at least 20 minutes before serving so the juices set and slices get nice and syrupy and gooey!
- Peach crumble is best served fresh! It becomes soggy over time so keep this in mind when serving/preparing.
- Use cold butter and freeze the topping before adding on top of the peach mixture. This ensures that the crumble doesn’t bake into the peaches and that it stays nice and crisp on top.
- Peel or don’t peel? I personally prefer to keep the peach skin on as it adds flavor and texture! However, If you like a super-smooth filling, add the peaches to boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove and place into a big bowl of ice water. Let them sit for 5 minutes, then peel the skins off.
- Bake until bubbly. When the peach crumble is done baking, the filling should be visibly bubbling in the center and the topping deep golden brown. This ensures the fruit has thickened and the topping stays crisp.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely. For frozen peaches, thaw and drain excess liquid; for canned, drain well and adjust sugar to taste.
Yes! You can swap out all purpose flour for almond flour or 1-to1 gluten free flour.
Bake until the crumble is golden brown, then let it cool slightly before serving. Storing leftovers uncovered at room temperature for the first day also helps keep it crisp.
It’s totally optional! Peeling gives a softer, smoother filling, but leaving the skins on adds color, texture, and saves time.
To ripen peaches quickly, place them in a brown paper bag with a ripe banana or apple, which emits ethylene gas to speed up the process, and check daily. Alternatively, leave them at room temperature in a warm spot, avoiding direct sunlight and refrigeration.
Yes! Assemble topping separately, cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. When you’re to bake, make the filling and then bake.
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Peach Crumble Recipe
Equipment
- 10 inch Cast Iron Pan
Ingredients
Crumble Topping
- 1 1/2 cups All Purpose
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 3/4 cup Salted Butter, (cold and cut into cubes)
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
Peach Crumble Filling
- 3 lbs Peaches, (sliced)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsps Salted Butter, (melted)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Start by making the crumble topping. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Whisk together, then cut cold butter into chunks. Add into the bowl and pinch the butter into the flour mixture (or use a pastry cutter) until pea sized morsels form (pro tip: it's well mixed when you can squeeze it in your hand and it sticks together). Place into the freezer to chill.
- Cut peaches in half, remove the pit, then slice into about 1/4 inch slices.
- In a separate large bowl, combine sliced peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Toss together then add in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix together to ensure all of the peaches are fully coated in the spices and cornstarch. Let the peaches sit for 10 minutes.
- Add the peaches into a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 9×13 baking dish. Remove the crumb topping from the freezer. Sprinkle on top of the peaches (for larger clumps, squeeze together and break into big pieces).
- Bake for 50-55 minutes in a cast iron skillet (or 35-40 mins in a 9×13 baking dish), until the peaches are bubbly and the top of the crumble is a nice golden brown. Let the peach crumble sit for 15-20 minutes prior to serving.
Notes
- Get the best fresh peaches you can find! Go for ripe but firm peaches. They should give slightly when pressed but not feel mushy.
- Peach crumble is best served fresh! It becomes soggy over time so keep this in mind when serving/preparing.
- Use cold butter and freeze the topping before adding on top of the peach mixture. This ensures that the crumble doesn’t bake into the peaches and that it stays nice and crisp on top.
- Peel or don’t peel? I personally prefer to keep the peach skin on as it adds flavor and texture! However, If you like a super-smooth filling, add the peaches to boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove and place into a big bowl of ice water. Let them sit for 5 minutes, then peel the skins off.
- Bake until bubbly. When the peach crumble is done baking, the filling should be visibly bubbling in the center and the topping deep golden brown. This ensures the fruit has thickened and the topping stays crisp.
- Let it rest! Give it at least 20 minutes before serving so the juices set and slices get nice and syrupy and gooey!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Holy cow. This is so good. Thanks you for your recipe
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!