Peach Ginger Crumble Dessert (Printable Version)

Juicy peaches combined with ginger and a soft buttery topping for a comforting warm dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss peaches with granulated sugar, cornstarch, grated ginger, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Spread 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 work them into the mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until soft, coarse crumbs form.
04 - Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the peach filling. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling bubbles around the edges.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Juicy peaches with warming ginger flavor
  • Soft buttery crumble topping
02 -
  • Substitute nectarines or apricots for peaches
  • For extra crunch mix 50 g (½ cup) rolled oats or chopped pecans into the crumble topping
  • Serve with vanilla custard or Greek yogurt for a different twist
  • For a gluten-free version use a gluten-free flour blend
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture
  • Cold butter helps create a crispy crumble topping
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