Easy Homemade Peach Crumble
Recipe Snapshot A Super Simple Summer Dessert When peaches are perfectly ripe, we don’t think they need much else. This easy homemade peach crumble recipe keeps things simple so the fruit can be the star, with a quick buttery crumble that adds just the right amount of sweetness and texture. We skip extra spices and…
Recipe Snapshot
- What You’re Making: An easy fruit crumble with fresh peaches and a buttery crumble topping.
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Ready In: About 45 minutes
- Main Method: Slice, mix, sprinkle, and bake.
- Might Look Tricky Because: The peaches release a lot of juice as they bake.
- Actually Easy Because: The cornstarch thickens everything into a perfectly spoonable filling, and the crumble topping comes together with just a few pantry ingredients.
- Flexible Ingredients: Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla if you’d like, but the recipe is designed to let the peaches shine.
- You’ll Know It’s Done When: The topping is lightly golden and the peach filling is gently bubbling around the edges of the pan.
- Serve With: Our Sweet Cream Ice Cream, sweetened yogurt, Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce, or simply enjoy it warm on its own.
A Super Simple Summer Dessert
When peaches are perfectly ripe, we don’t think they need much else. This easy homemade peach crumble recipe keeps things simple so the fruit can be the star, with a quick buttery crumble that adds just the right amount of sweetness and texture. We skip extra spices and extracts (though you can absolutely add them if you love them) so that the peaches can speak for themselves.
Pull Up A Chair
Rachel: Simple desserts that also feel special are the best, especially if they use mostly pantry staples. No need to run to the specialty grocery store. Just fresh fruit and basic ingredients.
Emily: Peaches are one of my all time favorite fruits, and I never turn down a warm crumble with melting ice cream on top.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Peach Crumble
- Only 7 simple ingredients. And you probably have most of them already.
- Brown sugar flavor. The brown sugar gives the peaches and streusel topping a richer flavor than white sugar.
- Comes together quickly. The prep is fairly straightforward and easy, and the cooking time is completely inactive and hands off.
- Great way to use fresh summer peaches when they’re in season. You can swap them out for apples in the fall and keep the rest of the recipe the same!
- Perfect balance of flavors and textures. soft, juicy peaches on the bottom and crumbly streusel on top.
- Good for beginners. This is an easy enough recipe to make if you have prior experience cooking or baking. It’s also a great one to make with kids.
A Couple Notes On Peaches
There are many different varieties of peaches. Depending on the type, they may be easier or harder to open and have a sweeter or subtler flavor. It’s a good idea to pick your peaches not only based on availability, but on how easy they are to use and slice and the flavor profile you want.
Clingstone vs. Freestone
If you’ve ever wondered why some peaches pull right away from the pit and some stick and turn into a juicy mess, they’re actually different kinds of peaches. For extra ease, look for freestone peaches. They’ll be easier to work with, but ultimately, it doesn’t really matter for most recipes, including this one. They’re all delicious and will work great in a crumble!
Yellow vs. White Peaches
This recipe works best with yellow peaches because they have a bolder flavor than white ones. White peaches are a little softer in flavor and may get overshadowed by the brown sugar and crumble. If you love white peaches though, go for it.
How To Pick A Ripe Peach
To pick a ripe peach that’s great for a peach crumble, you’ll want to check both the color and texture or feel for ripeness. For yellow peaches, you’ll want some that are yellow and red on the outside instead of slightly green. A ripe peach will also be slightly softer and will give a little when you squeeze it gently. You don’t want it too soft or it’ll be mushy or bruised.
Ingredients in the Easy Homemade Peach Crumble
To keep things super simple, we like to separate this recipe into 2 parts: the peach filling and the crumble topping.
Peach Filling: Just 4 ingredients
- Fresh yellow peaches – ripe but still a little firm. We don’t find it necessary to peel the peaches but if you prefer it, go for it!
- Brown sugar – nice, caramely balance to the juicy peaches.
- Lemon juice – just a bit to balance the flavors.
- Cornstarch – helps to keep the peach juices from being too liquidy or runny. If you like a less juicy crumble, you can use 3 tablespoons of cornstarch instead of the 2 in this recipe.
Crumble Topping: Just 4 ingredients (one is a repeat from the filling)
- All-purpose flour – forms the base of the crumble.
- Brown sugar – adds a sweet, molasses flavor and a little moisture to the crumble.
- Melted butter – holds the other ingredients together.
- Salt – for balance and because all good desserts need salt.
How to Make This Brown Sugar Peach Crumble
- Prepare the peaches. To prep them, cut the fruit away from the pit, then slice. They don’t need to be perfectly uniform. They’ll bake up great no matter what.
- Prep the oven and baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly butter or spray your baking dish so that the crumble doesn’t stick to it later.
- Mix peach filling ingredients. Stir the sliced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. The peaches will start releasing liquid as they sit.
- Make the crumble topping. Start by melting the butter, then stir the flour with the melted butter, followed by the sugar and salt.
- Assemble the crumble. Add the peach filling to the baking dish. Sprinkle crumble over peaches. Squeeze some of the crumble together to form clumps as you distribute it on top of the fruit.
- Bake. Bake the crumble for 30 to 35 minutes or until it’s slightly bubbling around the edges and golden on top.
- Finish and serve. Remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm (not hot or you’ll burn your mouth) by itself or with vanilla ice cream on top.
Our Tips for Easy Homemade Peach Crumble
What To Serve With Homemade Peach Crumble
Topping a warm crumble with ice cream is a classic for a reason. The ice cream will start melting into the fruit and topping and will add a sweet creamy element. For a great, velvety smooth ice cream that’s great on this crumble, try our Sweet Cream Frozen Custard. If you want something other than ice cream, you can play around with other toppings like:
- Whipped cream
- A dusting of cinnamon
- Store-bought or homemade salted caramel sauce
- Plain Greek yogurt sweetened with a little honey or maple syrup
- Alongside coffee or tea after dinner
How To Store This Easy Peach Crumble
Store any leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for a day or two. If you’re storing it longer, stick it in the fridge. The peaches will keep fresh longer at a cooler temperature.
To reheat, you can microwave individual servings or pop it back in the oven for a crispier topping at 325°F or so.
FAQs: Easy Homemade Peach Crumble Recipe
Easy Homemade Peach Crumble Recipe
Equipment
- 8×8 inch square baking dish
Ingredients
Peach Filling
- 2½ – 3 pounds yellow peaches (about 6-8 medium peaches)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional
- Ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches. To prep them, cut the fruit away from the pit, then slice. They don’t need to be perfectly uniform. They’ll bake up great no matter what.2½ – 3 pounds yellow peaches (about 6-8 medium peaches)
- Prep the oven and baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly butter or spray your baking dish so that the crumble doesn’t stick to it later.
- Mix peach filling ingredients. Stir the sliced peaches with brown sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. The peaches will start releasing liquid as they sit.2½ – 3 pounds yellow peaches (about 6-8 medium peaches), 2 tbsp cornstarch, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Make the crumble topping. Add the melted butter to a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the flour and stir it with the melted butter, followed by the brown sugar and salt.1 cup all-purpose flour (125g), ¼ cup brown sugar, 6 tbsp melted butter, ¼ tsp salt
- Assemble the crumble. Add the peach filling to the baking dish. Sprinkle crumble over peaches. Squeeze some of the crumble together to form clumps as you distribute it on top of the fruit.
- Bake. Bake the crumble for 30 to 35 minutes or until it’s slightly bubbling around the edges and golden on top.
- Finish and serve. Remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm (not hot or you’ll burn your mouth) by itself or with vanilla ice cream on top.Ice cream
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly mix the peaches with the cornstarch and sugar to avoid any clumps of cornstarch.
- Use melted butter instead of cold or softened. Melted butter mixes much more easily with the flour and sugar than cold or softened butter. It keeps this recipe super easy and beginner-friendly.
- Don’t overmix the crumble or it could become doughy and tough.
- Clump up the crumble. Instead of leaving the crumble in very fine, sandy pieces, squeeze some of it between your fingers for additional texture.
- Serve with ice cream (try it with our Sweet Cream Ice Cream), sweetened yogurt, or our Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce.
One Last Thing
If you’re looking for an easy dessert that lets fresh peaches shine, this peach crumble is one of our favorites. It comes together with just 7 simple ingredients and bakes up beautifully in one dish. If you give it a try, we’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Leave a comment below or tag us on social media so we can see your peach crumble!
