BB: Peach and Blueberry Crumbles

One of this month's Barefoot Bloggers recipes was Peach and Blueberry Crumbles. I made half the recipe and divided it into four 7 oz ramekins for baking. These were just ok for me. I wasn't loving them, but they were good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.



Peach and Blueberry Crumbles
Source: Barefoot Contessa at Home on pages 197-198
Chosen by Aggie of Aggie’s Kitchen

For the fruit

* 2 lbs firm, ripe peaches (6-8 peaches)
* 2 tsp grated lemon zest
* 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 cup fresh blueberries (1/2 pint)

For the Crumble

* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
* 1/2 tsp kosher salt
* 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1/4 lb (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Immerse the peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until their skins peel off easily. Place them immediately in cold water. Peel the peaches, slice them into thick wedges, and place them in a large bowl. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and flour. Toss well. Gently mix in the blueberries. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture into ramekins or custard cups.
3. For the topping, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the butter is the size of peas. Rub the mixture with your fingertips until it’s in big crumbles, then sprinkle evenly over the fruit. Place the ramekins on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the tops are browned and crisp and the juices are bubbly. Serve warm or at room temperature. If you want to make these early, store the unbaked crumbles int he refrigerator and bake before dinner. Serves 5 to 6.