Every season has its Crumble.

Apple or pear in the autumn, rhubarb in the spring and peach in the summer. I even have an incredible crumble recipe that uses frozen berries. It is perfect as a winter dessert with a little cinnamon added to give the flavor extra depth.


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This recipe couldn't be easier. It only takes about five minutes to put together, then throw it in the oven and voilà! A delicious homemade dessert in under thirty minutes!

Peach Crumble
serves 4

½ cup flour
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
pinch salt
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
4 large or 5 small peaches, peeled and sliced into thick pieces

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together in a bowl.
Cut the butter into the mixture with your fingertips until crumbly.
Arrange the sliced peaches on the bottom of a buttered baking dish.
Cover peaches with crumble topping then sprinkle the nuts over, if using.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Enjoy warm with ice cream, whipped cream or on its own.