Description
A classic Peach Crisp recipe featuring tender, juicy peaches topped with a crunchy oat streusel, baked to golden perfection and served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream. Perfect for a comforting dessert any time of year.
Ingredients
Peach Filling
- 10 cups peaches, sliced (about 10 peaches)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, diced
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square or 8-inch by 11-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Peach Mixture: Place the sliced peaches into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon over the peaches. Stir gently to evenly coat the fruit, then set aside.
- Make the Crisp Topping: In a small bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the diced unsalted butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the peach mixture in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the peach crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired for a delicious contrast.
Notes
- Use ripe, but firm peaches for the best texture and flavor.
- If peaches are not in season, frozen peaches can be substituted; thaw and drain excess liquid before use.
- For a nuttier topping, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the oat mixture.
- Adjust sugar amounts depending on the sweetness of the peaches.
- Let the crisp cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from the hot filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American