We learned about this delish recipe from our friend, the Light Hearted Locavore:
“RUSTIC” Peach Crumble — A Healthy (Juicy and Spicy) Treat
You’ll need an 8×8 pan or a deep dish pie pan (I love my blue and white Emile Henry)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Fruit:
- 2 pounds ripe peaches
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup sugar in the raw
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
Topping:
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup sugar in the raw
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Remove the peach skins by boiling water and drop several peaches in at a time for 40 seconds, let cool — skins come right off. “Rough cut” the peaches into bite sized pieces and place the chopped fruit into a bowl. Be sure to reserve the juices along with the fruit. Add juice of a lemon right away to prevent the peaches from turning brown.
- In a separate small bowl blend the 1/4 cup raw sugar and corn starch (or flour). Sprinkle over the fruit, toss gently to coat the peaches. Transfer the peaches to the baking dish.
- To make the topping combine the oats, flour, sugar, and cinnamon, allspice and vanilla together. Stir in the butter and mix until everything comes together (texture should be doughy). Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the fruit.
- Place the baking dish on the middle rack, and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the topping is begins to brown.
- Delicious, and juicy either warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream and or homemade whipped cream.
Health Note:
Peaches provide vitamin A as beta-carotene, some vitamin C, potassium and fiber plus many phytonutrients. Beta-carotene promotes eye health and a strong immune system and phytonutrients (nutrients from plants) contain antioxidants that help your body stay strong. Research has proven that phytonutrients may help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis and eye ailments. Buy organic if you can, as peaches top the latest list of fruits most contaminated with pesticides.