Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (225g) Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tsp (5g) Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) Salt
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (600g) Fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp (15g) Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp (30g) Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (2g) Ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Pulse the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Add the cold, cubed butter and vanilla. Pulse only until the mixture resembles coarse sand with some pea-sized lumps.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced peaches with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch until every slice is lightly coated.
  3. Press approximately two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan, pressing firmly.
  4. Spread the peach mixture evenly over the base.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining crumb over the top, leaving it rustic and uneven.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until the top is mahogany-colored gold and the fruit juices are bubbling at the edges.