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Fresh Peach and Basil Oat Crumbles

Fresh Peach and Basil Oat Crumbles recipe | TeenieCakes.com

I was hoping my peach tree would be producing beautiful, sweet and juicy fruits for us this year, but it is not to be. While it’s still alive and…maybe well, the ground squirrels will not allow the young fruit to grow without hoarding it for themselves. I love animals and most furry critters and really do believe we can co-exist peacefully. However, some of the creatures around here can really try a person’s patience.

I picked up some beautiful peaches at the market. Such a lovely color and fragrance from this quintessential summer stone fruit. Before I started snacking or cut into them, they went through a photoshoot.   Later that evening when I was reviewing the images taken earlier of these photogenic gems, my heart skipped a beat. Although I could feel the fuzz on the peaches and KNOW I purchased peaches, my images looked like they were nectarines. Self-doubt struck me and I had to do a double take of the peaches sitting on the kitchen counter to confirm…are these peaches or nectarines? They smell and look like peaches with little evidence of fuzz, but fuzz nonetheless. I’ve read that peaches have been altered over the years to reduce the peach fuzz on them because the more fuzz on them, the less successful they are in the markets. Apparently consumers don’t favor very fuzzy peaches. How disappointing, in a sense, that a beautiful characteristic of the fruit is being genetically engineered out.

During these warm and beautiful summer evenings, you might be inclined to favor a savory-type treat making use of seasonal produce goods. This is an elegant dessert that borders between sweet or savory. The hint of basil in combination with the sweet peaches makes for a more sophisticated treat. I’ve added some old-fashion oats to the original recipe for more texture and healthfulness.

Enjoy this combination of sweet-n-savory flavors from the peaches and basil, for breakfast, snack or an evening serving. It may even pair well with a light dessert wine.

Be sure to check out my post for Peach and Pistachio Cobbler from last year. It’s a gorgeous and sweet peachy dessert adorned with the delicate flavor of pistachios.

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Fresh Peach and Basil Oat Crumbles recipe | TeenieCakes.com

Teenie Notes

  • Added old fashion oats. About 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup is perfect.
  • Adding some ground or candied ginger may be a nice addition.
Fresh Peach and Basil Oat Crumbles
source adapted from Martha Stewart Living, June 2009

Makes 4 individual servings

Ingredients

Peach Filling
4 ripe peaches, pitted sliced into 8 even wedges
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh basil (about 3-5 leaves), chiffonade
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, packed
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Oat Crumble Topping
1/3 cup almonds, chopped or slivered
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup old fashion oats
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Make the Peach Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine ingredients with the peaches.

Make the Oat Topping: Combine the ingredients and rub the butter in with your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.

Divide the peach filling mixture among four 4 to 5 1/2-inch baking dishes, that have been generously buttered along the sides and bottom. Sprinkle with oat crumble topping.

Transfer the baking dishes to a foil lined baking sheet. Bake until it’s bubbling and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Let it cool slightly. Serve warm with light cream.

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On another note, I’ve been working with and reviewing a new kitchen appliance…one that is making my current food processor pale by comparison. The Magimix Cuisine Systeme 4200…in some of my next posts, I’ll be sharing what this workhorse of a food processor can do (it even has a dough bowl kit!).

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  2. Roxana GreenGirl says

    I had the same problem with some peaches I bought last week. There was no fuzz on them. 🙁 so sad to hear that the fuzz influences the sales
    your crumble sounds delicious, love the addition on basil.
    Thanks for sharing Cristina

  4. Melissa@EyesBigger says

    I have noticed that peaches that come to us via California do indeed seem to be missing the fuzz! But peaches from the Okanagan (our orchard part of the province) still have the fuzz! We just have to wait a bit longer until they are in season :). But I will for sure be trying this combination with the basil and soon as I get my hands on some homegrown peaches!

  5. Karen says

    How delicious! Crumbles are the best with ripe summer fruit, and I love how you added basil to this one for a special note. Yum. 🙂

  6. Chef Dennis says

    hi Cristina

    your crumble looks heavenly, I can’t wait for our peaches to come in season here, fresh peaches are truly a joy to eat and cook with ! As always your images are stunning, hope all is well in your world!
    Dennis

  9. foodwanderings says

    I am always looking for new oat recipes and I am happy I found this one. I always got oats in the pantry and quite coincidentally got organic peaches yesterday at market. Delicious looking post!

  11. Sara says

    What a wonderful sweet-savory combination! I would have never thought of matching them together but your pictures are making me think it MUST be amazing.

  12. Monet says

    We have peach trees in our yard too…but sadly, no fruit for us this year either. Thankfully we have the markets! Thank you for sharing such a lovely recipe. I’m wishing I had a bowl of this now.

  13. Liz says

    I cannot resist a crisp, cobbler or crumble…and peach is at the top of my favorite fruit list. Yours look truly amazing…and the basil is a lovely twist~

  14. Virginia O says

    I’ve had a glut of peaches as of late and have been scouring my recipe club for ideas as to how to dispose of them in different ways. I love anything sweet and I’m curious about the addition of basil in this recipe as well. I’m definitely going to put this in the rotation of recipes!
    Cheers!
    Virginia

  15. Juliana says

    Your peach crumble looks delicious, I specially like the basil in it. Great combination of flavors. Great pictures as well.
    Have a wonderful week Cristina 🙂

  18. redkathy says

    A woman after my own heart! I can only imagine the flavor fresh basil added to the already exquisite flavors!

    I had a fruity craving with just few peaches in the fridge last weekend and couldn’t decide on crumble or cobbler. As it went cobbler won!

  20. Kristi Rimkus says

    Those fresh peaches make my mouth water. Lovely peach cobbler. I’m not a big dessert fan, but I adore cobblers. All the crunch topping is so delicious!

  22. Katty's Kitchen says

    Beautiful! I’ve never considered using basil in a crumble, but I’d like to give it a try now. On a side note, I had never heard of basil mint before this year. I have it growing out on the deck. Maybe I’ll give this a whirl with basil mint just to be different. 🙂 Your photos are GORGEOUS as always. Happy weekend!

    • Cristina - Teenie Cakes says

      Hi Katty: Oh! Basil mint? That sounds interesting and now my mind is whirling with things to use it for. I’ve heard of chocolate mint, although I haven’t been able to find its variety to plant. I’m on the lookout for that basil mint…thanks for the heads up.

      Please, if you try it with the basil mint – would love to hear how it turned out and how you liked the flavor combo. =)

  23. chona alonzo says

    cristina your presentation of food is brilliant! i really admire those people who are really good in the kitchen. i watched the video of this Magimix Cuisine Systeme 4200 – wow! amazing what it can do! where can i look for it if you don’t mind telling me? i’m not sure if it’s available here in the u.k.

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