Description
This Best Peach Crisp Recipe is a delightful summer dessert featuring fresh, juicy peaches topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla. Ideal for serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, this classic American dessert is simple to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Peach Filling
- 6 cups fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches with granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Toss gently to coat the peaches evenly and to help thicken the filling as it bakes.
- Assemble the Filling: Pour the peach mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer to ensure consistent baking.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed unsalted butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, which will create a crisp, crumbly topping.
- Top the Peaches: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the peach filling, covering it completely to create a golden crust once baked.
- Bake the Crisp: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the peach crisp to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- You can use frozen peaches; just thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture.
- For added crunch and flavor, mix 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts into the topping.
- Serve the crisp warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delicious dessert experience.
