Peach Crumble Tweaked (vegan, raw, and gluten-free)

Peach crumble 3

This version of peach crumble is tweaked with the addition of zucchini and carob powder.  With a food processor, it is a snap to make.

Fills a pie plate

Ingredients

6-7 medium size peaches

3/4 cup almonds

3/4 cup walnuts

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp cloves

2 Tbsp carob powder

1 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup raisins

1/4 cup figs, chopped

3 Tbsp honey or maple syrup

Steps

  1. Chop the peaches, and place them in the pie plate. Set aside.
    Peach crumble 1
  2. Put the almonds and walnuts into the food processor and process on high speed until the nuts are finely chopped.
  3. Add the sunflower seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and carob powder and process until the sunflower seeds are finely chopped.
  4. Add the zucchini and process until the zucchini is mixed in.
  5. Add the raisins and chopped figs and process until they are well chopped.
  6. Spoon the crumble mixture on top of the peaches.
    Peach crumble 2
  7. Drizzle the honey or maple syrup on top of the crumble mixture.
    Peach crumble 3
  8. Let the peach crumble sit for at least 1/2 hour before eating. Letting it sit longer will soften the peaches and make the crumble tastier.

Notes

  • If the zucchini is pesticide free, you don’t have to peel it; however, when it is unpeeled there are specks of green in the crumble. The green bits don’t affect the taste, but do make the crumble look unusual. (Notice the green bits in my pictures.)
  • A friend suggested cooking it for 15 minutes to make the flavors blend more quickly. I didn’t try cooking it so I can’t say whether cooking it is an improvement. I did find that the crumble was yummier the next day.
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