Stone fruit crumble
Stone fruit crumble is a classic dessert featuring juicy peaches beneath a buttery, golden crumble of flour, raw sugar and butter. The Thermomix TM7 makes it simple: weigh ingredients directly in the bowl, blend the crumble to the ideal consistency and enjoy a homely pudding with minimal effort. A comforting summery treat for the whole family.
About this recipe
Stone fruit crumble Thermomix TM7 recipes bring summer straight to your table, turning ripe peaches into a warm, bubbling dessert crowned with a golden buttery crumble. If you have been searching for a crumble recipe that relies on your all-in-one kitchen machine rather than a cupboard full of bowls, this is it: the TM7 weighs the self raising flour and raw sugar directly in the mixing bowl, then blends cold butter into the topping until you get that sought-after sandy crumb with irregular crunchy clusters. The contrast between soft, honeyed peaches and crisp crumble makes this dessert a favourite for Sunday lunches, spontaneous guests or a cosy weeknight treat. Because the machine handles the repetitive work, you can focus on choosing perfectly ripe fruit and deciding between custard, cream or ice cream to serve alongside. It is also an excellent way to rescue slightly overripe stone fruit from the fruit bowl, reducing waste while delivering maximum flavour. Whether you call it a classic British-style pudding or simply comfort in a dish, this version proves that a traditional dessert becomes quicker and more consistent with guided support from your Thermomix.
Preparation tips
- Choose peaches that yield slightly when pressed but are not mushy, as firmer fruit keeps its shape during baking and prevents the crumble base from becoming watery.
- Keep the butter genuinely cold before blending the crumble topping, since chilled fat creates those desirable crunchy clusters rather than a paste-like layer that turns soggy under the fruit juices.
- Serve the crumble warm rather than hot from the oven, and spoon over custard or lightly whipped cream; any leftovers reheat nicely the following day for breakfast-treat appeal.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace both the self raising flour and plain flour with a gluten-free baking blend plus a pinch of baking powder, keeping the peaches and raw sugar unchanged for an equally golden, crunchy topping.
- Seasonal twist: swap half the peaches for plums, apricots or nectarines when stone fruit is at its peak, and add a pinch of cinnamon or ground almonds to the crumble for a festive autumn variation.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the self raising flour and raw sugar straight into the bowl ensures exact crumble proportions with no separate scales to wash.
- Grinding raw sugar briefly in the TM7 gives a finer crystal that melts into the peaches for a jammy fruit layer.
- The Thermomix mixes cold butter into the flour until a sandy crumb with crunchy clusters forms in seconds.
- Chopping the peaches evenly in the mixing bowl releases their juices consistently for uniform baking.
- Kneading the crumble topping briefly with the TM7 blade binds butter and flour into ideal clumps without overworking.
Ingredients
- butter
- eggs
- caster sugar
- self-raising flour
- peaches
- plain flour
- butter
- raw sugar