Peach Walnut Streusel
When it comes to food, I am must more of a savory person than a sweet person. But holy balls this peach walnut streusel is hands down the best dessert I’ve ever made. What makes it a streusel? A streusel is a combination of flour, sugar and fat (butter in this case), and those ingredients are what creates the signature crumb texture that becomes golden and crisp when baked. You can also add nuts (we added walnuts), oats or other spices as well.
Ingredients Needed
- peaches (we used fresh, but frozen would work! I would defrost them in a colander to wick away an excess moisture)
- flour
- sugar
- brown sugar
- seasonings: cinnamon, cornstarch, salt
- butter
Weight Watcher points vs. Calories in this dish
I know some people will look at this peach walnut streusel and immediately focus on the fact that it’s 14 Weight Watchers points per serving. But here’s the thing: it’s also only 290 calories. The points are higher because I used real sugar, real butter and real ingredients. A few years ago, that number would have scared me. I would have convinced myself that eating a dessert like this would have meant I had no self-control, that I had “blown it,” and then I would have spent the next few says eating anything and everything because I figured the damage was already done.
Today, my mindset is completely different. After losing 41 pounds and maintaining that loss, I’ve learned that balance is what makes this lifestyle sustainable. A serving of homemade peach streusel absolutely fits into my week. No guilt. No shame. No starting over on Monday. Just enjoying a delicious dessert made with ingredients I love and moving on with my day. Honestly, that’s one of the biggest transformations I’ve made. The weight loss is great, but learning that one dessert doesn’t define my success has been even more freeing. Food no longer controls me, and that feels better than any number on the scale.
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Peach Walnut Streusel
When summer peaches are in full season, this is the perfect dessert to make. Side note: you can also use frozen peaches for this and its still very delicious.
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 2 large peaches, chopped
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the walnut streusel topping:
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped peaches, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to coat the peaches evenly and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
While the peaches rest, make the streusel topping. In a separate bowl, combine the walnuts, flour, sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in the butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Spray a small baking dish or pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the peach mixture into the prepared dish and spread into an even layer.
Sprinkle the walnut steusel evenly over the peaches.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until the peaches are bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Let the streusel cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm on its own, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Keep refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Notes
As of the date of this publication, this is 14 Weight Watchers points. If you count calories or macros: 290 calories, 11 fat, 48 carbs, 3 fiber and 3 protein.
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