Peach & Vanilla Crumble Slice

Serving Size : 16-20 pieces

Makes 12-15 pieces

Ingredients

For the slice

• 1 cup plain flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ cup desiccated coconut

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 125 grams butter

• 1 x large can peaches - drained

• 2 teaspoons cornflour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

For the crumble topping

• ½ cup flour

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup desiccated or thread coconut

• ½ cup rolled oats

• 75 grams melted butter
  

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180’C

2. Line a 20 x 30 cm slice tin with baking paper

3. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, coconut, sugar, and butter and mix together to form a soft dough

4. Press the dough into the lined tin and smooth down with the back of a spoon

5. Put the slice in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes

6. While the slice is cooking, put the peaches, cornflour, sugar and vanilla in a small bowl and mix gently to combine

7. In a separate bowl mix the crumble ingredients together

8. Spoon the peach mixture over the par-cooked base

9. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the top, gently pressing it down

10. Continue to bake the slice for a further 20-30 minutes until it is golden

11. Set aside to cool

12. Cut into squares or fingers and dust lightly with icing sugar

13. Keeps several days in the fridge