Description
This Blueberry Peach Crumble is a delightful dessert featuring juicy fresh blueberries and sweet peaches topped with a buttery oat crumble. Baked to golden perfection and bubbling with delicious fruit, it’s perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Mixture
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 3 large peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Fruit: In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh blueberries and peeled, sliced peaches, making sure the fruit is evenly mixed.
- Mix Fruit Coating: Add granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon to the fruit mixture. Gently toss everything together to coat the fruit evenly without breaking it down.
- Assemble Fruit Layer: Transfer the coated fruit mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out uniformly.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt for the crumble topping.
- Add Butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined.
- Top the Fruit: Evenly distribute the crumble topping over the fruit layer in the baking dish, covering it fully.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit mixture is bubbling.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let the crumble cool for a few minutes to set slightly.
- Serve: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Peeling peaches helps create a smoother texture in the crumble; however, you can leave the skin on for added fiber.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for best flavor and sweetness.
- The crumble topping can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and confirm oats are gluten-free.
- Ensure the crumble topping is well mixed with butter for the perfect crumbly texture.
- Allowing the crumble to cool slightly before serving helps the topping set so it doesn’t fall apart.
