Whenever peaches are in season I always plan to cook something with them. More often than not though I just end up eating the peaches from the fruit bowl because they’re irresistible. Not this time! My peach and cherry crumble is so deliciously summery and the colour of the fruit once it’s baked is divine. I’m so glad some of the peaches survived to make this crumble.
The delicate white flesh of the peaches combines so well with the vibrant red of the cherries. As the fruit was really ripe I only added a small amount of honey as that’s all it needed. Don’t skimp on the lemon, it brings a much needed sharpness to the crumble. We enjoyed this as it is but it would be even better with a dribble of double cream.
Top Tips
Peeling a peach is amazingly easy (and satisfying). I rubbed the peach skin until it puckered, then I broke it open and I could peel the skin away and leave all the flesh intact.
It helps to ‘cut’ the butter into the flour first with a knife. Just plonk the butter into the flour and run a knife through it a few times to break it up. Then you can get your hands stuck in to rub it together.
I found the best way to get a cherry stone out is with my fingernail! Just run a sharp knife around the cherry to halve it, then pop the stone out.
Variations
Orange fleshed peaches, or any nectarines would work just as well as the peaches.
Other berries (raspberries, strawberries, blackcurrants etc.) would also be great additions rather than cherries. I have also made fragrant strawberry, mint and elderflower crumbles which worked really well.
You could sprinkle some flaked almonds or oats over the top of the crumble before baking.
Peach and Cherry Crumble
Ingredients
- 2 peaches peeled, de-stoned and chopped
- 1 handful cherries de-stoned and halved
- 1 lemon juice only
- 1 tbsp honey
- 75 g butter cut into cubes
- 175 g plain flour
- 50 g caster sugar
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 180C.
- In a small ovenproof dish, mix together the peaches and cherries with the lemon juice and honey. Stir everything together well.
- Rub the butter and flour together in a separate bowl until you have a breadcrumb texture. Stir the sugar into the butter and flour.
- Top the fruit with the crumble mix and then bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the top is lightly golden brown.
Notes
Pin my Peach and Cherry Crumble for later!
So fruity and delicious! And I can never resist anything with crumble or streusel!
Crumble does make everything better Angie!
When I saw this on Instagram this morning, my heart leapt! I have peaches and cherries! Cherry and peach together is an amazing combination… (my favorite pie adds blueberries)… and I will give this a try. Since my peaches aren’t perfectly ripe for eating by themselves (but the flavor is outstanding), this kind of prep is my favorite way to use them. Thanks Caroline. I will be making this tomorrow and will report back!
That’s brilliant David. I really hope you enjoy it, do let me know how it goes, I’d love to know!
Just fantastic, Caroline! We loved it last evening and look forward to part two after supper tonight! The only thing I wish could have been different is that I would have loved to have shared this with friends. Someday soon, I hope.
You’re very well behaved to save enough for the following night David! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. I’m sure on day, hopefully soon, we can all start sharing food with friends.
We often make peach OR cherry desserts, but I don’t think I’ve ever combined the two. Wonderful idea! This crumble looks terrific — thanks.
Thanks John. I would like to try something with just peaches soon, to make the most of their flavour.
tis the season for crumbles! i don’t think i’ve had the combo of peaches and cherries but i’m sure i’d love it–nice one! 🙂
Thanks Grace, it’s a winning combination!
I like your technique of removing the cherry stone with your finger nail- I don’t think I could cope without my special ‘pit remover’ apparatus! This looks really good- I have been making Strawberry jam without using powdered pectin. I think peach and cherry jam would also be a good combo!
I tried it with a knife Fran but it was more trouble than it was worth, finger nail was definitely easier. I bet peach and cherry jam would be delicious.
I bought 25 pounds of Georgia peaches a couple weeks ago, so your recipe comes at the perfect time!! I love all desserts with a crumble topping and the combo of peaches and cherries looks terrific~~
That’s a lot of peaches! I hope you get to try it Liz.
Our peaches are just coming to the local market and we have lots of pitted cherries in the freezer, so I’ll be giving this a try for our next social distancing BBQ.
Interesting technique for removing the cheery stone. I don’t think my finger nail is long enough. Have you ever tried removing the cherry pit using a plastic straw setting in a glass pop bottle?
Great recipe, that for sharing…
That sounds great Ron. I haven’t heard of using a straw to remove the stones, I’ll have to remember that.
I don’t think I’ve ever had anything that combines peach and cherry together, but it sounds like a dreamy combination. Crumble is my favourite comfort dessert! xo
Thanks Gemma, it’s definitely a winning combination!
Sweet peaches and sweet tart cherries together sound fantastic. They are two of my favorite summer fruits.
Mine too Karen, they work so well together.