Description
A classic American dessert featuring sweet, juicy peaches baked under a buttery oat topping, served warm with vanilla ice cream for a comforting summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Mixture
- 6 cups fresh or canned peaches, sliced and drained
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the peach crisp.
- Prepare Peaches: In a large bowl, toss the sliced peaches with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until they are evenly coated. This helps thicken the filling and balances sweetness with a touch of acidity.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and transfer the peach mixture evenly into it, ensuring a uniform layer.
- Make Topping: In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble Crisp: Sprinkle the crumbly oat topping evenly over the peach filling, covering it completely for a golden crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the peach crisp cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- You can use frozen peaches; just make sure to thaw and drain them well before using to avoid excess moisture.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the topping or a splash of vanilla extract to the fruit mixture.
- This dessert is best served warm but can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated before serving.
