If you’re used to crumble that is on the hook, get excited, because this one is totally off it. It’s a typically buttery crunchy crumble topping, studded generously with hazelnuts, plenty of whole rolled oats, and scented not with cinnamon (a little played out) but aromatic vanilla!
The reason I call this Hazelnut & Vanilla Crumble wiiiiiith Peaches and Blueberries, is because the crumble topping is the real breakthrough here. I absolutely adore this combination of fruit, but you could put this topping on pretty much anything and it would be amazing.
Off the top of my head, some combos that I think would be amazing are…apple and blackberry, rhubarb and raspberry, plum and cherry, apple and quince! So you see where I’m going with this. It’s delicious.
Are you a fan of the crumble? Is anyone not a fan of crumbles? In my experience they’re pretty universally adored. They are like a super-relaxed version of pie. Like what pie would be like if it just got back from a week in Jamaica. So, so chill.
Plus, they’re full of fruit, so not only are they juicily bursting with sweet, tart, delicious flavour, but also not as terrible for you as, say, a couple dozen s’mores.
In my opinion, there is nothing better than a shallow bowl full of crispy, hazelnut-studded crumble topping and jammy, syrupy fruit, with a boule of quality vanilla ice cream melting lusciously into it. When the ice cream mingles with the fruit, and the crumble is just starting to sog into it….mmmmmmmm.
PS, in addition to being completely in love with this crumble (I’ll never love another…maybe), I’m kind of obsessed with this new pink background. That bubblegum pink is killing me! It’s like the colour of a Pink Lady’s jacket.
You want to know my secret? It’s just paper. A big old piece of poster paper. So cheap! So fun! So good for kickstarting some inspiration! Tell me what’s inspiring you at the moment? And how do you feel about crumbles?
xx Sarah.
- 1 + ½ sticks (175g) butter
- ½ cup (110g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, or the seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- 1 cup (100g) whole rolled oats
- 1 + ½ cups (225g) plain flour
- ½ cup chopped hazelnuts
- big pinch of salt
- 4 peaches
- 2 cups blueberries (frozen is fine)
- ⅓ cup (75g) sugar
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- pinch of cinnamon
- zest of 1 lemon, and juice of half
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
- Wash and quarter the peaches, and place them into a large pie dish with the frozen blueberries and the remaining ingredients for the fruit. Toss well and set aside.
- To make the crumble, place the butter, sugar and vanilla into a large bowl and cream together until light and fluffy.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir through well until everything is combined, and forming small, doughy clumps.
- Scatter the crumble mixture over the fruit, place onto a lined baking tray and bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling at the edges. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Oh man- crumbles are the best! I basically started making “crumbles” for desserts instead of pies because I suck at pie crusts. no one is ever disappointed thought- just as delicious and maybe even a little more fun and relaxed version of dessert!
-Kelsey
Delicious combination! Really would be great with ice cream.. Yummy!
Ahhh I can’t wait for summer and ALL the CRUMBLE COMBINATION. Agreed – cinnamon is a bit over played. The vanilla is awesome here!
I adore crumbles and this one looks awesome!
I love the new background. It complements the colours of the crumble perfectly. Gorgeous!!
Wow this looks incredible! I have a feeling I will be making this very soon- I Just can’t resist the combination of fresh fruit, vanilla, and hazelnuts :)
YUM! Sounds so good. My exboyfriends grandma used to bake an apple pie with a crumble top. I used to (foolish youth) not like the filling of the pie, so would just eat the crumble and pick around the crust – arguably still the best part. Love that you made a whole dessert around it. :)
I really love the sound of that hazelnut crumble! so delicious!
I love crumbles!! My favorite is just plain peach, but I definitely want to try the blueberry combo. My grandma also makes a mean blackberry cobbler. So good!
Man, I am Missing peaches already! This looks so lovely. Love the addition of the crumble!
Whoops, I mean hazelnut!
We all know it’s ALL about the crumble! Looks to die for!
That pink background tho. LOVE IT!
This looks incredible. I don’t think I would be able to control myself and just eat 1 serving.
This is one seeeeriously gorgeous plate of crumble! The pink background really makes the blue-ish purple of the berries pop – gorgeous!
Yum! Great photos, and I love that pink/purple background.
I made this the other night…. so damn delicious. I had it with mascarpone instead of icecream though, because I am fancy like that. :D