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I once worked on a tugboat turned fishing resort where I got to eat three meals a day cooked by incredibly talented chefs. The dinner chef made a fruit crumble so good that it brought tears to my eyes. I begged him to make this dessert every single time we got a new shipment of fruit in. You can use this crumble recipe for pretty much any fruit that is in season, which is currently peaches. This dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious, and you can make it ahead of time and just stick it in the oven whenever you are ready to munch on some ooey-gooey goodness.
Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 40 minutes. Serves: 8
Ingredients:
Peach Filling:
3 lbs ripe peaches, pitted and sliced into approx. 12 slices per peach
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ cup agave nectar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Crumble Topping:
2 cups oatmeal
½ cup flour
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tbsp cinnamon
½ cup sliced almonds
1 ½ sticks butter (can substitute for vegan butter)
Method:
1) Preheat your oven to 375 F.
2) Mix all filling ingredients in a large bowl until peaches are well coated. Pour into a lightly greased baking dish.
3) Mix all the crumble ingredients using your hands (or a wire pastry blender) to break up the butter and combine everything together. Pour the combined mixture evenly over the peaches.
4) Bake the crisp for 40 minutes until the peaches are bubbling and the topping is browned.
5) Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream.
Andrea Sadowski is working towards her BA in Global Development Studies, with a minor in anthropology and Mennonite studies. When she's not sitting in front of her computer, Andrea enjoys climbing mountains, sleeping outside, cooking delicious plant-based food, talking to animals, and dismantling the patriarchy.
