Pancake Mix Peach Crumble
This Pancake Mix Peach Crumble is a super easy summer dessert made with juicy peaches and a buttery, cinnamon-spiced topping using pantry breakfast staples – including pancake mix and oats! Perfect for last-minute entertaining, or a fun weeknight dessert (or even breakfast!), this peach crumble is ready in under an hour and pairs beautifully with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt!
Nut Free, Egg Free, Soy Free
When summer peaches are in season, there’s nothing better than a warm fruit crumble to celebrate them—especially when it comes together with minimal effort. This Pancake Mix Peach Crumble skips the need for homemade crumble dough and instead uses your favorite pancake mix as the base. The result is a golden, slightly crisp topping with just the right amount of sweetness and spice. Whether you’re entertaining or just want a cozy dessert for your family, this recipe will become a staple in your summer rotation.
This Pancake Mix Peach Crumble is…
- Easy to throw together
- Absolutely delicious!
- Made with pantry staple ingredients
- Versatile for dessert, snack, or even breakfast!
Ingredients Used to Make This Recipe
- Peaches are fresh and ripe, providing natural sweetness, juiciness, and bright summer flavor. Chopping them into small-ish pieces helps them cook evenly and melt into the crumble.
- Cornstarch acts as a thickener for the peach filling, helping the juices create a syrupy consistency instead of becoming watery. If you don’t have cornstarch you can swap in flour.
- Brown sugar adds a deep, molasses-like sweetness to both the filling and the topping. You could swap in white sugar for a milder flavor, but the brown sugar creates more robust flavor.
- Lemon juice brightens the flavor of the peaches and helps balance the sweetness.
- Vanilla extract enhances the fruity flavor of the peaches with warm, aromatic notes.
- Cinnamon is a classic spice that pairs well with both peaches and the oat topping for that cozy, familiar taste.
- Pancake Mix is a convenient shortcut that forms the base of the crumble topping, providing structure and fluffiness without needing multiple individual ingredients. I like to use this protein pancake mix, which my kids love for pancakes too.
- Rolled Oats add texture and a hearty bite to the topping.
- Ground ginger is a warm spice that adds a subtle zing and depth of flavor to the topping.
- Cold unsalted butter helps creates those delicious buttery pockets in the crumble topping as it bakes.
- Milk moistens the dry topping ingredients just enough to help them hold together and brown nicely in the oven.
Kitchen Tools Needed to Make Pancake Mix Peach Crumble
- 8-inch pie dish or 8×8-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fork for mixing in the butter (or a pastry cutter)
- Knife and cutting board
How to Make Pancake Mix Peach Crumble
You can make this delicious crumble in just a few steps…
First, preheat the oven to 350°F to get it ready while you prepare your ingredients.
Next, make the peach filling.
In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the chopped peaches, cornstarch, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Bake the filling alone first: Pour the peach mixture into your baking dish and bake for 10 minutes to begin softening the fruit.
While the filling bakes, prepare the crumble topping.
In the same bowl (no need to wash!), combine pancake mix, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a fork or pastry cutter to cut it into the dry ingredients until pea-sized crumbs form. Mix in the milk until the mixture is just moistened.
Assemble and bake!
Remove the partially baked peaches from the oven and sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit. Return to the oven and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp.
Cool and serve: Let the crumble cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream, whipped cream, or a spoonful of Greek yogurt.
FAQs About Pancake Mix Peach Crumble
Can I use frozen or canned peaches?
Yes! If using frozen peaches, thaw and drain them before using. If using canned peaches, choose those packed in juice (not syrup), and drain them well before mixing.
Can I use a gluten-free pancake mix?
Absolutely. Just make sure your mix is certified gluten-free, and you may need to adjust the amount of milk slightly depending on the mix’s consistency.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can bake it ahead and reheat it in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes before serving. It’s best served warm.
What other fruit can I use?
This recipe works well with nectarines, plums, apples, or even a mix of berries and peaches. Adjust the sugar slightly based on the fruit’s sweetness.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes—use a dairy-free butter alternative and plant-based milk like oat or almond milk.
This Pancake Mix Peach Crumble is the ultimate easy dessert that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Save it for your next summer gathering or weeknight treat—you’ll want to make it on repeat while peaches are in season!
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PrintPancake Mix Peach Crumble
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 4 cups peaches cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch salt
For the topping:
- 1 cup (protein) pancake mix*, like this
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium-sized bowl toss together peaches, cornstarch, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Pour into an 8-inch pie dish or 8-by-8 glass dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
- While the filling begins to cook, prepare the topping. In the same bowl add the pancake mix, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut in the cubed butter until pea-sized pieces form. Try not to use your hands, but if you’re having trouble you can break it up and work the butter into the dry ingredients using your hands. Mix in the milk. The batter should be moist.
- Remove the peaches from the oven and crumble the topping over the top. Return to the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving with yogurt or ice cream.
Notes
*You can use plain pancake mix or a protein pancake mix, if preferred. I used the protein pancake mix from Trader Joe’s
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