Peach Crumble, a dessert that combines the sweetness and juiciness of peaches with a crunchy and crumbly topping, creating a very pleasant contrast of textures.
It is a delicious and simple dessert to make, perfect for using fresh peaches during their season.
The crumble originated in the United Kingdom during the Second World War. Due to ingredient rationing, people were looking for simple and economical ways to create desserts. The crumble was born as a simplified version of pies, which required less flour, butter, and sugar compared to the traditional pie.
The peach crumble is a versatile dessert that can be customized in many different ways, allowing you to adapt it to your tastes and dietary needs: if, for example, you need to follow a gluten-free diet, you can use almond flour or a mix of gluten-free flours instead of traditional flour.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you still have doubts or curiosities, you can write a comment or use the contact form at the end of the page.
In conclusion, peach crumble is a versatile treat that lends itself to numerous variations and customizations, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion. Whether you make it for an informal dinner or a party, peach crumble will always be a guaranteed success!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 407.45 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 51.48 (g) of which sugars 26.61 (g)
- Proteins 4.72 (g)
- Fat 21.86 (g) of which saturated 13.90 (g)of which unsaturated 7.71 (g)
- Fibers 2.33 (g)
- Sodium 3.34 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 80 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3 nectarines
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 20 ml lemon juice
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g sugar
- 80 g butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Tools
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Grater
- Lemon squeezer
- Blender
- Small bowls
- Baking dish
- Kitchen scale
Peach Crumble Recipe
Start the preparation of the peach crumble by washing and drying the peaches. Since it’s a smooth-skinned variety, I decided to leave the skin on; if you don’t like it, you can remove it.
Cut the peaches into wedges and place them directly in the baking dish where you will cook the crumble.
In a smaller bowl, mix the honey and the juice of half a lemon.
Pour the mixture over the peaches and set aside for now.
For this recipe, I prepared the crumble with a blender to speed up the work, but you can also do it by hand.
Place the flour, sugar, and zest of an untreated lemon into the bowl of a food processor.
Add the butter, cut into pieces, preferably very cold.
Turn on the blender and run it until you have obtained a kind of crumbled shortcrust pastry.
Take the seasoned peaches back and place the newly prepared crumble chunks on top.
Try to distribute it evenly.
Bake the peach crumble in a preheated static oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 30 minutes or until golden brown: don’t worry if the crumble seems soft, it will harden as it cools.
Let the crumble cool completely before serving.
Peach Crumble
Refer to this section to clear your doubts, if you can’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
With peaches, I also made the Peach and Ricotta Cake without Butter
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I add spices to my crumble?
Add a mix of spices like nutmeg, cloves, or ginger.
How long does it last?
Store the peach crumble in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
You can freeze the cooked crumble and reheat it when serving. However, the topping might lose some of its crunchiness.What can I serve it with?
Serve the crumble with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or custard.
Also try the No-Bake Peach Cheesecake
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