Save A warm, comforting dessert featuring juicy peaches and a hint of ginger, topped with a soft, buttery crumble. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a summer treat.
This dessert has been a favorite in our family for years especially during warm summer evenings when fresh peaches are in season.
Ingredients
- Fruit Filling: 900 g (6 cups) ripe peaches peeled pitted and sliced (fresh or canned drained)
- Fruit Filling: 80 g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
- Fruit Filling: 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Fruit Filling: 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- Fruit Filling: 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fruit Filling: ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Crumble Topping: 140 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- Crumble Topping: 100 g (½ cup) light brown sugar packed
- Crumble Topping: ½ tsp ground ginger
- Crumble Topping: ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Crumble Topping: ¼ tsp salt
- Crumble Topping: 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 23 cm (9-inch) baking dish.
- Prepare Filling:
- In a large bowl combine peaches granulated sugar cornstarch grated ginger lemon juice and vanilla extract. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated. Spread the fruit mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make Topping:
- In another bowl whisk together flour brown sugar ground ginger cinnamon and salt. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips work the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles soft coarse crumbs.
- Assemble Crumble:
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the peach filling.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve warm optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Save This dessert brings everyone together whether it’s a family dinner or a casual summer get-together.
Notes
Serve with vanilla custard or Greek yogurt for a different twist. For a gluten-free version use a gluten-free flour blend.
Required Tools
23 cm (9-inch) baking dish Mixing bowls Pastry cutter or fork Measuring cups and spoons Peeler (if using fresh peaches)
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) Dairy (butter). Check all packaged ingredients for potential allergens.
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This peach and ginger crumble is the perfect ending to any meal and sure to impress your guests.
Recipe FAQs
- → What kind of peaches work best?
Ripe, juicy peaches are ideal, peeled and sliced. Fresh or canned peaches (well-drained) both work well.
- → Can I add nuts to the topping?
Yes, mixing rolled oats or chopped pecans into the crumble adds a pleasant crunch and flavor.
- → How do I achieve a crisp crumble topping?
Use cold, cubed butter and work it into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form before baking to get a crisp, golden topping.
- → Are there suitable substitutions for peaches?
Nectarines or apricots can be used interchangeably, providing a similar juicy texture and flavor.
- → What serving suggestions complement this dish?
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, custard, or Greek yogurt for added richness.