Peach Crumble Will Make You Forget About Cobblers

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Nothing is quite as peachy as this easy-peasy peach crumble. Who among us would ever turn down a fruit-packed, streusel-topped dessert warm from the oven? A big scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside is, of course, a non-negotiable. Different from a cobbler, which is made with a fluffy, biscuit-like topping, a peach crumble is topped with a streusel crumb made from flour, sugar, melted butter, and a little cinnamon. And it’s that sweet, buttery, crisp texture that pairs so perfectly with the soft baked peaches underneath. Don't get us wrong: We love a good cobbler. But you'll find this peach crumble at the very top of our summer baking list.

Southern Living Peach Crumble ready to serve with ice cream on top
Photo:

Molly Bolton

Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6 to 8

Ingredients

Peach Filling:

  • 4 cups sliced peaches (from about 2 to 2 1/2 lb. peaches)

  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch

  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 

  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 

  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg or cardamom

Crumb Topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Additional Ingredient:

  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven and gather ingredients:

    Preheat the oven to 375°F with the rack in the center position. Gather all ingredients.

    Southern Living Peach Crumble crumble ingredients

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    Southern Living Peach Crumble peach filling ingredients

    Molly Bolton

  2. Prepare Peach Filling:

    Add peaches, lemon juice, vanilla, sugar, cornstarch, kosher salt, and ground spices to a large bowl and gently toss until the peaches are evenly coated. Transfer the peach mixture to a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.

    Southern Living Peach Crumble stirring together the peach filling

    Molly Bolton

  3. Make the Crumb Topping:

    Whisk flour, brown sugar, sugar, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Whisk flour, brown sugar, sugar, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Pour melted butter over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined and crumbly. 

    Southern Living Peach Crumble stirring together the topping

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  4. Add Crumb Topping to fruit:

    Spoon the crumb mixture over the Peach Filling.

    Southern Living Peach Crumble adding the topping to the peaches

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  5. Bake:

    Place the pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in the center of the oven for 40 to 50 minutes, until filling is bubbling and the crumble is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

    Southern Living Peach Crumble after baking

    Molly Bolton

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