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Blueberry Peach Crumble

A delightful, effortless dessert combining vibrant blueberries and juicy peaches topped with a crunchy oat crumble, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

Fruit Filling
  • 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 medium peaches)
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (reduce to 2 tbsp for lower sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for brightness
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (or 1 tbsp tapioca starch for gluten-free thickening)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup rolled oats use certified gluten-free oats if needed
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or 3/4 cup almond flour + 1/4 cup oat flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced (or 1/2 cup coconut oil for vegan)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional: pecans or almonds) for extra crunch

Method
 

Preheat and Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter or spray a 9-inch (or similar) baking dish.
  2. If you prefer an extra-crispy edge, use a cast-iron skillet.
Macerate the Fruit
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. You can also pulse 6–8 times in a food processor.
  3. For a chewier crumble, mix in 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup.
Assemble
  1. 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.
  2. For individual portions, divide into ramekins and shorten bake time by 5–7 minutes.
Bake
  1. Bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is golden and fruit is bubbling at the edges.
  2. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
Rest and Serve
  1. Let the crumble rest 10–15 minutes before serving so the filling sets slightly.
  2. 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.