Description
A simple and comforting peach crisp featuring juicy peaches and a crunchy oatmeal topping, perfect for a quick homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 medium ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (about 5 cups)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Peel, pit, and slice 6-7 ripe peaches to about ¼ inch thick. Toss them in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Add ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg to the peaches. Stir gently until evenly coated.
- Transfer the peach mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup packed brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir to mix.
- Add ½ cup melted unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the oat mixture. Mix thoroughly until the topping clumps together but still has some loose oats.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the peach filling without packing it down.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and peach juices are bubbling around the edges.
- Let the crisp rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken.
Notes
If peaches are very juicy, add a bit more cornstarch to avoid a watery filling. Watch the topping near the end of baking and tent with foil if it browns too fast. Let the crisp cool before serving to keep the topping crunchy. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well. For gluten-free, use gluten-free oats and almond or oat flour. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 slice (1/6 t
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peach crisp, peach dessert, oatmeal topping, summer dessert, easy peach recipe, crunchy topping, baked fruit dessert