Peach Crumble

Peachy good crumble

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 6 cups peaches, about 6 to 8 peaches

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 to 2/3 cups sugar

• 1/2 tsp coarse salt

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves

• 4 tsp cornstarch

For the Crust:

• 3/4 cup flour

• 1/3 cup old fashioned oats

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 6 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1/2 tsp coarse salt

• 1 tsp lemon zest

1. Wash and slice peaches into thick slices. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. Add all other ingredients for the filling and toss gently. The amount of sugar added will depend on how sweet the peaches are and whether the crumble will be served alone or with ice cream. Let sit for 10 minutes.

2. Place the fruit in an 8" square baking dish.

3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and lemon zest. Cut the butter into smaller pieces and add to the flour mixture.

4. Using the paddle attachment, mix on low speed, until butter is the size of peas.

5. Rub the mixture with your fingers until it is in big crumbles. Sprinkle evenly over fruit.

6. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 40 to 50 minutes, until juices are bubbly and the top is brown.

7. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before serving.

8. Serve as is or topped with your favorite vanilla ice cream.

Serves: 6

Notes&Tips:

• I served this crumble without ice cream. I used 1/2 cup of sugar and it had just the right amount of sweetness.

• I kept the skin on the peaches, but the skin can be peeled if so desired. However, I find keeping the skin on, helps the fruit to maintain its shape during cooking.

• Whenever I get the first peaches of the season, I always make a peach pie. This year however, I decided to make things easier and make a peach crumble. I always enjoy the crisp topping of a crumble. My favorite crumble recipe is made with pineapple. It is one that I make several times a year.

• A pastry blender can also be used to cut the butter into the flour mixture for the topping.

• This is an simple dessert that all will enjoy (with our without ice cream).