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Peach Crisp

Peach crisp is a fruit-based dessert that combines tender, juicy peaches with a crunchy, buttery topping. The dish is assembled with sliced peaches topped with a oat-almond mixture and baked until bubbling and golden brown, resulting in a warm, slightly caramelized treat with a contrasting crispy topping and soft fruit filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups ripe peaches peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for peaches
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to brighten the peaches
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • peeler

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel the peaches using a peeler, remove the pits, and cut them into thin slices. Toss the slices with granulated sugar and lemon juice in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Spread the seasoned peach slices evenly in a greased 9x9-inch baking dish, creating a smooth, fruit-filled layer.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
  4. Add the cold, small pieces of butter to the dry mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Sprinkle the crisp topping mixture evenly over the peaches, covering the surface completely.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
  7. Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes to allow the juices to settle and the topping to firm up slightly.
  8. Serve the peach crisp warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

Peach crisp can be made with fresh or frozen peaches. For a nuttier topping, fold in some chopped pecans or almonds before baking.