Peach Ginger Crumble (Printable Version)

Juicy peaches with ginger and a soft, buttery crumble create a comforting, flavorful dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 6 cups ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (fresh or canned, drained)
02 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Crumble Topping

07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
09 - ½ teaspoon ground ginger
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - ¼ teaspoon salt
12 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, mix peaches, granulated sugar, cornstarch, grated ginger, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until peaches are uniformly coated. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and incorporate with a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Distribute the crumble topping evenly over the peach filling. Bake for 35 minutes or until the topping is golden and filling bubbles near the edges.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Juicy, fresh or canned peaches for convenience
  • Buttery, soft crumble topping with ginger spice
02 -
  • Substitute nectarines or apricots for peaches
  • For extra crunch, mix 50 g (½ cup) rolled oats or chopped pecans into the crumble topping
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture
  • Let the crumble rest before serving to allow juices to thicken
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