Description
This Blueberry Peach Crumble is a delightful, fruit-packed dessert featuring juicy blueberries and ripe peaches topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced oat crumble. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream for a comforting treat that celebrates fresh summer flavors.
Ingredients
Fruit Mixture
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 1/2 cups peeled and sliced peaches (5-6 peaches)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s hot enough to bake the crumble evenly.
- Prepare the Fruit Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, peeled and sliced peaches, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Gently toss these ingredients together until the fruit is fully coated. Let this mixture sit so the flavors can meld and the flour can absorb some juices.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In another large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup flour, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon. Then, using your fingers, work the cold diced butter into the mixture until large, coarse crumbles form, ensuring a buttery texture once baked.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the fruit mixture into a 2-quart ceramic or glass baking dish, or a large cast iron skillet if preferred. Evenly distribute the crumble topping over the fruit so it covers the mixture completely.
- Bake the Crumble: Place the baking dish on a large baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the fruit juices are bubbly and thickened.
- Serving Suggestion: Allow the crumble to cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added richness.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to prevent the fruit from becoming too mushy during baking.
- Peeling peaches is recommended for smoother texture but can be skipped if desired.
- The lemon juice and zest brighten the fruit flavors and help balance sweetness.
- Cold butter in the crumble topping ensures a crispy, crumbly texture after baking.
- Serving the crumble with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream enhances the dessert.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
