About
Every year, the Heisman Memorial Trophy® is awarded to the most outstanding player in college football. In the spirit, the name should only be invoked by the most outstanding dessert! The Heisman® Crumble sautés fresh, floral, juicy peaches in butter, sugar, and spices until it becomes tender and sweet, then tops it with a cookie crumble and crunchy, buttery pecans. Baked golden-brown and served with ice cream, the Heisman Crumble can certainly go the distance; it's already a champion in the eyes of your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 (15.25-ounce) cans sliced peaches, drained
- 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- pecans, optional, to taste, chopped
- coarse sugar, optional, to taste
- vanilla ice cream, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -In a 12-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 3 -Add the peaches, 3/4 cup of the sugar, 2 teaspoons of the vanilla, the ginger, and the cinnamon.
Step 4 -Cook and stir the peaches until they soften and begin to break down, about 10 minutes.
Step 5 -Transfer the skillet from the heat.
Step 6 -In a large bowl, cream the shortening, the brown sugar, and the remaining sugar until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 7 -Beat in the egg, the almond extract, and the remaining vanilla.
Step 8 -In another bowl, whisk together the flour, the cornstarch, the baking soda, and the baking powder.
Step 9 -Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the cream mixture until a dough forms.
Step 10 -Crumble the dough over the peaches in the skillet.
Step 11 -Sprinkle the top with the pecans and the coarse sugar.
Step 12 -Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes.
Step 13 -Cool on a wire rack and serve with the ice cream.
