Juicy peaches and tart apples bake under a golden, buttery oat crumble for the ultimate cozy dessert. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a crowd-pleasing treat.
4cupapples, peeled and thinly slicedGranny Smith and Honeycrisp mix recommended
3cuppeaches, thinly slicedFresh or thawed frozen, drained well
0.5cupgranulated sugarfor the fruit filling
0.33cuplight brown sugar, packedfor the fruit filling
1tablespoonlemon juice
1.5teaspoonground cinnamonfor the fruit filling
0.25teaspoonground nutmeg
2tablespooncornstarchthickens the juices
0.25teaspoonfine sea saltfor the fruit filling
1cupold-fashioned rolled oatsfor the crumble topping
0.75cupall-purpose flourfor the crumble topping
0.5cuplight brown sugar, packedfor the crumble topping
0.5cuppecans, choppedoptional but delicious crunch
0.5cupunsalted butter, cold and cubedequals 1 stick
0.5teaspoonground cinnamonfor the crumble topping
0.25teaspoonfine sea saltfor the crumble topping
1teaspoonvanilla extractstir into crumble at the end
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss apples and peaches with granulated sugar, 0.33 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and 0.25 teaspoon salt until evenly coated. Spread the fruit mixture in the prepared dish.
Make the crumble: In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, 0.5 cup brown sugar, pecans, 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or fingertips until pea-sized clumps form. Stir in vanilla extract.
Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the fruit. Do not pack it down.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use firm, tart apples (like Granny Smith) for the best texture. If using frozen peaches, thaw and pat dry to prevent excess liquid. For gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and ensure oats are certified gluten-free. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; rewarm in a 325°F oven to re-crisp the topping.