Peach and Strawberry Crumble

Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 to 6
Nutrition per Serving (1 of 6): Calories 495, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Carbohydrates 63 g, Dietary Fiber 7 g, Sugar 34 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 115 mg
Total Time: 1 hour
Preparation: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Indulge in the irresistible warmth of our Peach and Strawberry Crumble, where juicy summer fruits burst with flavor under a buttery, nutty topping. This easy dessert will captivate your taste buds and fill your kitchen with heavenly aromasperfect for cozy gatherings!

Ingredients

Butter, for greasing the pan

For the Filling:

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately from 1/2 a large lemon)
1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
1 pound medium-sized strawberries, halved
1 1/2 pounds yellow or white peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced* (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup light brown sugar

For the Topping:

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Serving suggestion: Top with fluffy whipped cream, creamy vanilla ice cream, or rich gelato for pure bliss.

Instructions

Position an oven rack in the center and preheat to 350F. Generously butter an 8x8-inch glass baking dish and set aside, ready for magic.
Create the vibrant filling: In a medium bowl, whisk lemon juice and arrowroot powder until smooth. Fold in strawberries, peaches, and brown sugar, tossing gently to coat every piece. Pour into the prepared dish for a colorful base.
Whip up the crave-worthy topping: In a food processor, pulse flour, oats, almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt briefly. Add cold butter cubes and pulse until pea-sized. Scatter evenly over the fruit. Bake 40-45 minutes until bubbling and golden. Cool 5 minutespatience rewards the perfect scoop!
Serve warm scoops into bowls, crowned with your favorite toppings. Watch smiles spread as summer's finest shines.

Cook's Note: For convenience, use 1 pound frozen, thawed whole strawberries and 1 pound frozen, thawed peach slices (with juices). Cut arrowroot to 1 tablespoon and bake as directedequally delicious!