Peach Crumble with Oats (Options for Gluten and Dairy Free)

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When it comes to a simple yet delicious dessert, there’s nothing better than a fresh fruit crumble. And in our opinion, this peach crumble with oats takes the cake. The combination of sweet, juicy peaches with the crumbly oat and brown sugar topping is a match made in heaven.

The epitome of summer is a fresh, juice dripping down your chin peach!

We are so excited about the four peach trees we planted on our property last year but now have to wait patiently before we are loaded in peaches. Until then, we picked up some bulk peaches from another local farm in our area and this peach crumble with oats was the first thing we made.

Peach Benefits

Peaches are in a family related to plums, apricots, cherries and almonds called drupes or stone fruit. They are full of beneficial vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Because they are also rich in polyphenols, they have properties that can be beneficial in fighting cancer. Peaches have been also been found to promote heart health, reduce allergy symptoms, and strengthen immunity! And they are delicious—win, win!

The Importance of Peach Skin

While the flesh of the peach is delicious and does contain some beneficial nutrients, the bulk of the health promoting benefits are found in the skin. This is where you will find the fiber, as well as more concentrated vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Keeping the skin on is another reminder to know your sourcing! The standard peach comes highly sprayed and most of these chemicals will be on the skin. We always find it worthwhile, and worth the extra cost, to find local farms using little to no sprays on their peaches (or any product item for that matter). Get all of the health benefits without the negative, chemical impact.

If the fuzzy peach skin is a turn off to you, we’ve found that as long as we slice the peaches nice and thin in this peach crumble with oats, it doesn’t bother us at all! However, if the skin isn’t your jam and you want to remove it, the easiest way is by blanching.

Simply, dunk the peach in a pot of boiling water for about 30 seconds. Then transfer to a water bath with ice. From there, the skins will just slip off easy peasy.

How to Preserve Peaches

If you are the lucky owner of a peach tree or have access to a quality source of peaches, you know that when peaches are ripe you have a small window to enjoy that delicious, juicy, quintessential peach. So, if you happen to find yourself with a bulk supply of peaches, what’s the best way to preserve that goodness?

There are a few options here and what’s best all comes down to your taste and preference.

1. Canning. Peaches can be easily canned using either a water bath or pressure canner. This is typically done by blanching the peaches to remove the skin. Next, slice the peaches filling them into a mason jar with a simple syrup (sugar + water). Alternatively, you can turn fresh peaches into a delicious jam and can them that way.

2. Freezing. This is our personal favorite method to preserve peaches. Like I mentioned above, we are big fans of preserving as much nutrition as possible and therefore, prefer to leave the skin on. We also like to avoid added sugars like in the syrup of canned peaches. To freeze, simply slice thin and place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Once frozen, store in the freezer in Ziploc bags or freezer containers. Once frozen, peaches are perfect for adding to smoothies or incorporating into your favorite baked goods like this baked oatmeal or frozen peaches would also be used in this peach crumble with oats recipe.

3. Dehydrating. This is the one preservation method we don’t have firsthand experience with, but dehydrating peaches is another great option. Simply slice your peaches (peeled or unpeeled) and place in a single layer on a rack in your dehydrator at 125°F for 12 hours. A perfect addition to granola or trail mix.

Peach Crumble with Oats

You may be asking; how does this peach crumble differ from a peach crisp? Honestly, there isn’t a huge difference. Some might say that a true crisp is crispier while this peach crumble has a softer texture in the crumble topping. The big difference comes when comparing a peach crumble to a cobbler. A cobbler is a more biscuit like topping versus the more oat and nutty topping of the crumble.

Another beautiful thing about this recipe is that, as opposed to most baked goods that require a high degree of exactness, this peach crumble with oats is highly flexible. Use what you have and feel free to experiment with spices and sweeteners.

The only must—serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Peach Crumble with Oats Questions

Can I use frozen peaches? 

Yes! While we prefer the taste of the fresh peaches in this recipe, frozen peaches could definitely be used.

How do I make this peach crumble with oats gluten free? 

In order to make a gluten free version of this recipe, make sure you use certified gluten free oats (these are our favorite) and almond flour instead of the all-purpose, wheat containing flour.

How do I make this recipe dairy free? 

This peach oat crumble can easily be made dairy free by using coconut oil instead of butter and applesauce instead of the yogurt.

Can I use a different fruit other than peaches? 

Absolutely! This crumble topping would be great over a variety of fruits. In fact, we love to make a similar version with blackberries!

Can this be made in advance? 

Yes. When I make it in advance, I prepare the filling and topping and keep them separate. Then, right before I’m ready to bake, I spoon the crumble topping on top of the peach filling.

How do I store leftovers? 

While we very rarely have any leftovers, if we do, simply store in a fridge and reheat until warm before eating.

What’s the best way to serve Peach crumble with oats? 

This recipe was made to serve with ice cream! Our favorite is to add a scoop of this homemade vanilla ice cream to our peach crumble with oats.

Peach Crumble with Oats Recipe

Serves 6 (8×8 pan or pie pan)

Ingredients:

For Peach Filling

Roughly 2 pounds of peaches (5-6 medium to large peaches), sliced and peeled or unpeeled
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp arrowroot starch, tapioca flour, or cornstarch
1 tsp ground cinnamon

For Crumble Topping

1 cup gluten free oats
½ cup almond flour or all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ cup coconut oil or butter (melted or soft)
¼ cup plain yogurt or applesauce
A pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven to 350°F.

2. Add all filling ingredients to an 8×8 pan. Mix thoroughly until white starch is no longer visible.

3. Set filling aside and prep crumble by stirring together dry ingredients (oats, almond flour, brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg, and salt). Then add butter or coconut oil and yogurt and mix until the crumble is no longer dry.

4. Scoop spoonfuls of oat crumble onto the peach filling. 

5. Bake at 350°F for roughly 25-30 minutes until the peach filling is bubbly and the oat crumble is lightly golden.

Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream!

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For more of our favorite desserts, check out:

Blackberry crisp
Blueberry Ice Cream
Pots De crème
Easy Granola
Baked Oatmeal

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