Apple and Peach Crumble

This apple and peach crumble is the best fruit crumble ever. Warm apple and peach, spiced with cinnamon, topped with a nutty golden crumble… What’s not to like?! A super easy dessert for any night of the week. 

With sweet aromas that will waft through your kitchen as this delectable dessert emerges from your oven. This crumble transforms fresh juicy apples, and succulent peaches into a mouthwatering treat! I chose apple and peach for this crumble as the combination of the fruits creates a balance of flavours that is sure to tantalise your taste buds! As the apple and peach meld together, their natural sugars (and the buttery brown sugar) blend to form a luscious filling. 

There is a variety of what people consider a crumble to be. When I think of a crumble topping, I think oats. However, I was interested to learn that some people consider it a ‘crisp’ if you use oats. I believe the best crumble topping includes an oats and flour blend. 

Why you should make my apple and peach crumble recipe:

1. Perfect balance of flavours: as mentioned earlier, the tartness of the apples and sweetness of the peaches compliment each other so well. I have made sure the ratio of the ingredients achieves a filling that is neither too sweet nor too tarte. 
2. The crumble topping: the crumble topping is what gives this recipe the gold star! With the classic blend of oats and flour, I have made sure this crumble also stands out with its buttery and subtle nutty flavours. The star ingredient here is… walnuts! They add that extra bit of body to the crispy crumble. Every spoonful ensures an excellent contrast to the soft apple and peach filling. 
3. Easy to follow: baking was never my strongest skill when it came to making food, but as my philosophy stands cooking is for everyone. I made this to show that everyone can make delicious food, and boy is this crumble not only easy but it is so delicious! 

**Some recipes advise that you do not need to pre cook the fruit, but I highly advise taking a few minutes to give the the apple and peach a bit of caramelisation. It really doesn’t add much time, you can just let them simmer whilst you make the topping. This also helps the filling avoid a watery consistency, it really doesn’t add to the difficulty of the dessert.  

To make this fruit crumble you will need:

• Apples – for ensuring the balance of sweetness I recommend going for a tart variety like granny smiths.
• Peaches (tinned or fresh) – I personally used tinned in juice and it was perfect, not mushy at all.
• Brown Sugar – brown sugar is the best for crumbles with the way it melts and caramelises with the fruit. 
• White Sugar (optional as only minor ingredient) – this just sprinkled on top of the crumble at the end but you could leave that out if you’d like.
• Oats – I used rolled oats.
• Flour – I used gluten free standard flour.
• Butter – this will need to be cubed and cold, this is crucial for the perfect scone texture.
• Chopped Walnuts – you could buy whole and chop them yourself but pre chopped just adds to the simplicity of this recipe.
• Cinnamon – I used powder cinnamon, but if you wanted to use sticks you could just add those into the pan when caramelising the apples and peaches.

How to make this apple and peach crumble:

Preheat the oven to 180℃.

Peel and chop apples.

Remove the skins of the apples and cut the apple into smaller bite size pieces. 

Stew the apples.

Before caramelising the apple it is good to lightly stew them to ensure they are softened. Add the apples to the pan on medium heat, then add a splash of water. Leave to simmer whilst creating the crumble. 

Make the crumble.

In a bowl combine flour, oats, walnuts, brown sugar, and cubed butter. Using your hands, mush together these ingredients so that the butter is mostly incorporated. You want to make sure there are still a few lumps of butter left. 

Add the peaches to the apples.

Now that the apples should have begun to soften, add drains and chopped peaches. *If you decide to use fresh peaches, add them at the beginning with the apples.

Caramelise the fruit.

Let any leftover juice from the peaches cook off. Now add in the cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and brown sugar. The amount of cinnamon is determined by your own personal strength preference. Turn the heat up slightly and allow the apple and peach to simmer until the brown sugar has started to caramelise. 

Bake the apple and peach crumble.

Add fruit to an oven safe dish, then top with the crumble mix.  Pop it in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown. 

What apples to use?

Granny Smith apples are always a good go-to for baking, they add a bit of sharpness with they’re slight tartness. They do create a nice balance in flavours. However, if you prefer to stick to sweeter flavours then red apples are just as good. For a recipe like this crumble, I am not inclined either way.

Crumble filling alternatives?

Fruit crumbles are one of the most versatile desserts. You could stick to just apples, just peaches, or switch it up entirely. An apple and berry (blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, strawberry) crumble would be delicious. This recipe is dedicated to apple and peach because they’re just such a heavenly combination.

How long does this apple and peach crumble last?

You could keep this in the fridge for a couple of days. However, I would keep in mind that the longer you leave it the soggier the crumble gets. I had this for a late breakfast the next day and it was delicious! 

What to serve with the crumble?

I personally think there is only one right answer here… vanilla ice cream. When you add that creamy cold goodness on top of the fresh warm apple and peach crumble, the way they melt into each other is just magical. 

Can I make this apple and peach crumble gluten free?

Sure can! In fact, I use gluten free flour when making this. It’s such an easy recipe to adjust to being gluten free. With there only being a small amount of flour in comparison to other ingredients, you genuinely could not taste a difference between gluten free and regular.

More for your sweet tooth:

• White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies
• Lemon Lime Cheesecake
• Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Earl Grey Chiffon Cake
• Mango Sago
• Apple Walnut Scones
• Apple Pie

There’s something magical about the simplicity of a dessert such as this apple and peach crumble, especially when it’s made with love and attention to detail. My recipe allows you to create a masterpiece not only for your own enjoyment, but also to share with friends and family (which I’m sure like mine, will have praise!). So, let’s gather your ingredients and start making some memories. You’ve made it this far, now it’s time to try this recipe! 

If you enjoy this recipe, it would be greatly appreciated to share it with your loved ones! Also, I encourage you to have a look at other delicious recipes you can find on my blog. Alrighty, let’s get started!