Peach Crumble

This time last year I was baking Windfall Crumble . Today the apples are still firmly attached to the trees and show no sign of shaking loose so I've baked a Peach Crumble.  

You can use almost any fruit you like to make crumble; apples, plums, peaches. blackberries.   One of the best crumbles I've ever eaten was a combination of apples and blackberries served with hot home made custard! 

But I only have peaches, so that's what I've used. Begin by heating the oven to 350F/180C.  Peel and slice about four cups of peaches, five or six medium sized peaches should be enough.  Place the sliced peaches into a mixing bowl and stir in the following:

3  packed Tablespoons of soft brown sugar
2 Tablespoons plain flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Butter a baking dish and pour the peach mixture into it.  Shake the baking dish to evenly distribute the peaches.  Set to one side and make the crumble topping.  

 For the crumble topping you will need:

50 grams plain flour
50 grams sugar
50 grams cold butter
50 grams oats

Place the flour and sugar into a mixing bowl.  Stir to combine, then using your fingertips, rub in the butter.  When this mixture looks like bread crumbs stir in the oats.  Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the top of the peach slices and bake for 35 - 45  minutes.  The topping should be lightly browned and the peach juices should be bubbling hot. 

I like to eat my Peach Crumble warm with a splash of cream or a tiny bit of vanilla ice cream.  It's good cold with a little custard.... or just plain, all on it's own!