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    Home » Recipe Index » Desserts

    Skillet Peach Crumble for One

    August 31, 2023 Updated March 6, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Desserts, Summer Recipes

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    peach crumble on a table with text overlay

    This peach crumble dessert is made on the stove in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect quick summer dessert for one. All you need are fresh or canned peaches, and a couple pantry ingredients for the tasty crumble topping.

    peach crumble in a bowl with ice cream and ingredients on a table

    [This recipe was originally posted in August 2019. It has been updated with cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storage/Reheating Tips
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • Other peach recipes
    • Repurpose this crumble
    • What to do with leftover ingredients

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    How many times do you want a homemade dessert but don't want to a) take a lot of time b) have a whole pan of brownies or dozens of cookies c) turn the oven on for dessert for one?

    That happens to me a lot, and then I end up satisfying my sweet tooth with something not so satisfying and 5 other things because satisfaction is important.

    Well, if you're like me, this super easy and quick skillet peach crumble is the perfect late summer dessert. It's made quickly on the stove and makes one serving. Done.

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the peach crumble recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.

    butter, flour, oats, sugars, peach on table
    • Peaches
    • Butter
    • Rolled oats
    • Brown sugar
    • Flour: Use all purpose flour or whole wheat, whichever you have or prefer
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Salt
    • Lemon juice: a bit of lemon juice adds brightness and brings out the peach flavor. I recommend adding it.

    Instructions

    Scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

    flour, oats, sugar, butter in pan

    1.Cook the oats, flour, salt, cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir frequently.

    cooked oats with butter and sugar in pan

    2. Cook until lightly browned. Set aside.

    peaches, butter, and brown sugar in a sautee pan

    3. Add remaining butter and brown sugar with the sliced peach and lemon juice to the hot sautee pan. Stir peaches, and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.

    peaches in a small sautee pan

    4. Peaches will be evenly coated with sauce, sauce will thicken, and peaches will become soft.

    Remove peaches from heat, and pour in same bowl with the crumble topping.

    Enjoy your skillet peach crumble immediately, top with vanilla ice cream.

    Storage/Reheating Tips

    Store leftover skillet peach crumble in an airtight container for about a week. Reheat in the microwave or oven for crispy topping.

    It's great with vanilla yogurt for breakfast or more ice cream or whipped cream for dessert.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Dump all crumble ingredients in together, I made this once by toasting the oats in melted butter & sugar and once by adding all ingredients at once. They turned out the same, so save your time with this hack.
    • Go big and get some locally grown seasonal peaches. This simple dessert is even better with really flavorful, ripe peaches.
    • Other great toppings: chopped nuts, flaky salt, caramel sauce, whipped cream.

    FAQ

    What's the difference between a peach cobbler and a peach crumble?

    Peach cobbler usually has a cake like topping, and peach crumble has a crumbly oat topping. This skillet topping is very crisp because you quickly toast the oats in butter & brown sugar.

    Can I use canned peaches in peach crumble?

    Absolutely! Personally I'd rather eat canned peaches than out of season grocery store peaches. Canned peaches are picked at their peak ripeness meaning that they'll have a super peachy flavor & will be nicely sweet.

    peach with crumble topping in a bowl with ice cream

    Other peach recipes

    • Easy Peach Cobbler
    • Peach and Prosciutto Caprese Pizza

    Repurpose this crumble

    Unlike me, if you do have leftovers or decide to double or triple the recipe, it's really great heated up the next day & served with ice cream again. Or, I love adding a dollop or more of yogurt to my leftover crisps to eat as a breakfast.

    What to do with leftover ingredients

    When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.

    • Peach: see peach recipes above
    • Oats: Apple Crumble Tart, Single Serving Apple Crisp, and Baked Oats for One
    • Brown Sugar: Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies and Oatmeal Cherry Bars
    • Lemon Juice: Single Serving Lemonade, Lemon Herb Couscous, Instant Pot Potatoes and Carrots, and Mediterranean Grain Bowl.

    Did you make this skillet peach crumble? leave me a comment to share how it turned out!

    peach crisp with vanilla ice cream on a plate

    Skillet Peach Crumble

    This peach crumble dessert is made on the stove in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect quick summer dessert for one. All you need are fresh or canned peaches, and a couple pantry ingredients for the tasty crumble topping.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 person
    Author: Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • cutting board
    • knife
    • small skillet
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons butter divided
    • ¼ cup rolled oats
    • 4 teaspoons brown sugar divided (1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon)
    • 2 teaspoons whole wheat flour
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 whole peach
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Heat skillet over medium heat. Once skillet is hot, add 1 ½ Tablespoon butter, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, ¼ cup rolled oats, 2 teaspoon flour, ¼ teaspoon salt & cinnamon to pan. Stir until toasted, about 3-5 minutes. Pour into bowl.
    • While crumble mixture is cooking, slice peach into ¼ inch slices.
    • Once crumble is out of the pan, add remaining butter (½ Tablespoon), brown sugar (1 teaspoon), 1 teaspoon lemon juice to pan. Stir until peaches are soft, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Pour into bowl with oat crumble. Top with ice cream if desired. Enjoy

    Notes

    • Easily double or triple the recipe to feed more people, just cook in a larger skillet
    • Use fresh peaches in season so it'll taste the best
    • Top with fresh vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
    • Eat immediately
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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. LeeAnn says

      August 23, 2024 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      This was wonderful! My husband is not partial to crisps (or anything without half a pound of chocolate) but crisps remind me of my childhood. My mom turned every kind of fruit imaginable into crisps so I will use this as a base recipe and adjust it for apples, blueberries and such. I've been looking for a long time for a recipe that was simple, quick and delish and this was it!

      Reply
      • Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says

        September 25, 2024 at 3:38 pm

        great to hear! crisps are one of the few desserts I like without half a pound of chocolate in them! glad you also got such great memories eating it. that's the best!

        Reply
    2. Lydia says

      June 17, 2022 at 10:00 am

      4 stars
      SO good! Peaches are my favorite and my husband's not a big fan of crisps in general, so I've been looking for a quick and easy one person recipe! It is a bit too sweet for my tastes, so I'll definitely adjust that for future use, but other than that it's perfect!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 22, 2022 at 3:45 pm

        great to hear! let me know how it is after adjusting the brown sugar

        Reply
    3. Vicky says

      August 21, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Any kind of fruit crumble is my favorite dessert, but since this one includes in season peaches, it just might top the list. I am glad the serving size is for one since if it were larger I would probably eat that serving too.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 22, 2019 at 12:22 pm

        great to hear! and I agree, all fruit crumbles are delish

        Reply
    4. Traci says

      August 21, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Our peaches are ripe and ready as we speak...I need this recipe today! Thank you for saving me!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 22, 2019 at 12:22 pm

        perfect timing!

        Reply
    5. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      August 21, 2019 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      This is so perfect for summer when you don't want to turn on the oven for a traditional peach cobbler. Great recipe idea!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 22, 2019 at 12:23 pm

        exactly! thanks!

        Reply
    6. Catherine says

      August 21, 2019 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      This looks so beautiful and perfect for the summer season! I wish I had this for dessert tonight and the single serve is fabulous!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2019 at 11:02 am

        thanks! it's really easy, hopefully you've got everything (but the peaches) in the pantry?

        Reply
    7. Lisa Bryan says

      August 21, 2019 at 10:45 am

      I love a good crumble, especially with peaches! Great recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2019 at 11:03 am

        same! thanks!

        Reply
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