Description
This Peach Crisp offers an irresistible blend of fresh peaches, sweet brown sugar, and a crunchy topping that makes for an easy, delightful dessert. It’s perfect for gatherings or enjoying with family after dinner, bringing a homemade touch to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds ripe peaches peeled, pitted and cut into 8 pieces
- 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup white all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ stick salted butter cut into very small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a 9-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, place the sliced peaches and mix with sugar, tossing to coat.
- In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add diced butter to the dry mixture and use a pastry blender or fork to create coarse crumbs.
- Return to the peaches and add vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt, tossing again to ensure even coating.
- Transfer the peach mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Spread the crumb topping evenly over the peaches.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the juices bubble around the edges.
- Allow the crisp to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- For an extra touch, serve with vanilla ice cream and a sprig of mint if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust sugar levels based on the sweetness of the peaches.
This dish can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
Experiment with additional spices like ginger or cardamom for a unique flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
