Ingredients
Method
Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter or spray a 9-inch (or similar) baking dish.
- If you prefer an extra-crispy edge, use a cast-iron skillet.
Macerate the Fruit
- In a large bowl, toss sliced peaches and blueberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- If the fruit releases a lot of juice, that’s okay — the cornstarch will thicken it while baking. For slower juicing, reduce maceration time to 5 minutes.
Make the Crumble Topping
- In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and nuts (if using). Cut cold butter into the mixture until pea-sized crumbs form.
- You can also pulse 6–8 times in a food processor.
- For a chewier crumble, mix in 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup.
Assemble
- Pour the fruit mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit, pressing lightly so it adheres in places.
- For individual portions, divide into ramekins and shorten bake time by 5–7 minutes.
Bake
- Bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is golden and fruit is bubbling at the edges.
- If the topping browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
Rest and Serve
- Let the crumble rest 10–15 minutes before serving so the filling sets slightly.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche.
Notes
If your topping is soggy, increase oats by 1/4 cup and reduce butter by 1 tbsp in the future. For a healthier alternative, use coconut oil and coconut sugar in the crumble topping.
