Delightful Streusel Stuffed Peaches: The Ultimate Gluten-Free, Vegan & Allergy-Friendly Dessert

Experience the pure joy of perfectly ripe, in-season peaches transformed into an extraordinary dessert. These Streusel Stuffed Peaches are baked to a warm, tender perfection and generously filled with a sweet, crumbly brown sugar streusel. Imagine them served fresh from the oven, with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream melting decadently over the top. Crafted from simple, wholesome pantry staples, this fruit-forward treat offers a comforting, homemade feel. What truly sets this recipe apart is its incredible inclusivity: it’s completely free of gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts, making it a wonderful “Top 8 Free” and vegan option for everyone to enjoy.

There’s an undeniable magic to peak peach season. Here in Utah, for instance, the peaches are currently at their absolute best—bursting with flavor, incredibly sweet, and so abundant they’re an absolute steal. You know they’ve reached the pinnacle of ripeness when the skin practically slips off with minimal effort, revealing the juicy, vibrant flesh beneath. It’s one of those rare fruits I could happily devour until I’ve had my fill, constantly seeking new ways to incorporate them into my meals and snacks.

Just last year, I ventured into the world of canning, preserving a bounty of these glorious peaches. While that was a rewarding experience, leaving us with a delightful stash for colder months, this year I wanted to celebrate them in a fresh, immediate way. Instead of focusing on preservation, my goal was to create a simple yet elegant dessert that truly allows the peach to shine as the undeniable star. This recipe became that perfect ode to summer’s finest fruit.

While juicy, ripe peaches hardly need much embellishment, I believe this recipe elevates them to an even more comforting and homemade level. The addition of a simple streusel topping creates a delightful textural contrast—the tender warmth of the baked peach meeting the sweet, crumbly crunch of the streusel. The streusel itself is astonishingly quick to prepare, requiring only a few minutes to whip up. The most challenging part of this entire process is simply waiting patiently for those beautiful peaches to bake and release their aromatic, sweet juices!

This recipe for Streusel Stuffed Peaches is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of summer’s bounty, making it an ideal choice for any gathering, from casual backyard barbecues to festive holiday meals. Imagine serving these warm, fragrant peaches at your next Labor Day celebration, or simply enjoying them on a quiet weeknight. As long as peaches are gracing the market stalls, this is a dessert you’ll want to keep on repeat. I’m already planning to sneak this recipe onto our menu at least one more time before the season bids us farewell!

Beyond its incredible flavor, a standout feature of these streusel-stuffed peaches is their remarkable allergy-friendliness. In a world where dietary restrictions are increasingly common, finding a dessert that caters to multiple needs without sacrificing taste or texture can be a real challenge. This recipe proudly wears the badge of “Top 8 Free” and “Vegan,” making it a fantastic option for almost any guest at your table.

Let’s break down what that means: “Top 8 Free” indicates that this dish is free from the eight most common food allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (with the exception of coconut, which is botanically a fruit but often categorized as a tree nut allergen on labels – always good to clarify for severe allergies), soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish. Furthermore, being vegan means it contains no animal products whatsoever, appealing to plant-based diets and those with dairy and egg allergies. This recipe ingeniously uses gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats to replace traditional wheat, and chilled coconut oil steps in as a dairy-free fat alternative, delivering a perfectly crumbly streusel. The natural sweetness and juiciness of the peaches eliminate the need for eggs or complex binders. This thoughtful formulation ensures that individuals with sensitivities or allergies to gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, or most tree nuts can indulge in this dessert without worry, allowing everyone to share in the joy of a truly delicious treat.

Preparing these Streusel Stuffed Peaches is surprisingly straightforward, allowing even novice bakers to achieve impressive results. The key is to start with peaches that are ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape during baking. When hollowing out the peaches, a melon baller or a small spoon works wonders for creating a neat cavity for the streusel filling. Don’t remove too much of the flesh; you want enough space for the streusel but also enough peach left to maintain its structural integrity and juicy goodness. The streusel mixture comes together quickly in a small bowl. Combining the gluten-free flour, sugars, cinnamon, salt, oats, and chilled coconut oil, then mixing with a fork until it resembles coarse sand, creates that ideal crumbly texture. Evenly filling each peach half ensures a balanced flavor in every bite.

During baking, keep an eye on the streusel topping. You want it to be lightly browned and fragrant, indicating it’s perfectly crisp. The peaches themselves should become wonderfully soft and tender, yielding easily when pierced with a fork. It’s also important to ensure no streusel crumbs fall onto the baking dish outside the peaches, as these small pieces can burn quickly and affect the overall aroma. Once baked, allowing them to cool slightly before serving is crucial, as this allows the flavors to meld and the peaches to become easier to handle. These warm, sweet peaches are absolutely heavenly on their own, but truly reach peak deliciousness when paired with a scoop of allergy-friendly vanilla ice cream. The cold, creamy ice cream slowly melting into the warm, fruity streusel creates an irresistible symphony of textures and temperatures.

Whether your day off includes crafting this divine dessert, enjoying outdoor activities like fishing, or simply relishing a much-needed lie-in, I sincerely hope you have a truly wonderful and relaxing time, dear readers! This recipe is designed to bring joy and comfort, embodying the essence of easy, delicious living during the best of seasons. And if you’re looking for other meal ideas, don’t forget to check out “The Best Lemon Grilled Chicken” for a fantastic main dish, or these delightful “Air Fryer Bananas” if you’re in the mood for another lighter fruit-based treat. Enjoy every sweet moment!

Streusel Stuffed Peaches (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut & tree nut free; top 8 free; vegan)

Yield:
4 servings

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
45 minutes

Total Time:
55 minutes

This dessert amplifies the already in-season, ripe peaches and fills them with a brown sugar streusel. Warm and baked, this just begs for vanilla ice cream to melt on top of it. A few, pantry-staple ingredients make this mostly-fruit dessert feel wholesome. Free of gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, peanut and tree nuts. Top 8 free and vegan too!

Ingredients

• 2 large or 3 medium ripe firm peaches, halved and pitted
• 2 Tablespoons gluten-free flour
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup oats (quick cooking or regular–as long as they’re certified gluten-free)
• 2 Tablespoons chilled coconut oil
• Dairy-free vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. (I did a 9×9 square glass pan, but use whatever will fit your peaches.)
2. Using a melon baller, or small spoon, scoop out and discard the red flesh from the center of each of the halved peaches. You want enough space for the streusel, but you don’t want to waste too much of the good flesh either. Be sure that there is enough flesh to help the peach keep it’s shape too.
3. Place the peaches cut side up in your dish.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, sugars, cinnamon, salt, chilled coconut oil and oats. Use a fork to stir, until the mixture becomes crumbly, like sand.
5. Fill the center of each peach with the streusel mixture.
6. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the peaches are soft. Be sure that no streusel falls on the pan, as it will burn.
7. Let cool slightly, then serve with an allergy-friendly vanilla ice cream.

Recipe adapted from: CelebratingSweets.com

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