Description
This delicious homemade peach crisp features juicy, ripe peaches baked under a crispy, buttery oat topping infused with cinnamon and brown sugar. Perfectly balanced between sweet and warm spices, this dessert is easy to prepare and ideal for family gatherings or a comforting treat year-round.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 6-8 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach ripeness)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crisp evenly.
- Prepare Peach Mixture: Wash, peel, and slice the peaches. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing thoroughly to coat the fruit evenly.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, then transfer the peach mixture into it, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Mix Topping Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, and a pinch of salt to create the dry component of the topping.
- Add Butter to Topping: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly and all flour is moistened.
- Assemble Crisp: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the peach mixture in the baking dish to cover completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes to let the filling set slightly.
- Serve: Serve the peach crisp warm, optionally garnished with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Adjust granulated sugar according to how sweet and ripe your peaches are to avoid an overly sweet crisp.
- Peeling the peaches is important for the best texture, but you can leave some skin on for added color and fiber if desired.
- Use old-fashioned oats for a crunchy topping; quick-cooking oats will create a softer texture.
- Let the crisp cool slightly before serving to help it set and avoid burns from the hot filling.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated for a warm treat.
