Description

This easy old-fashioned peach crisp is a classic summer dessert featuring juicy peaches and a buttery, crunchy oat topping. Perfect for busy families or anyone craving a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing treat that comes together in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6–8 medium peaches)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Peel and slice 6-8 medium peaches (about 6 cups). Place in a large mixing bowl.
Add granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and almond extract (if using) to the peaches. Toss gently until peaches are well coated and juices start to release.
Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and chopped nuts (if using). Add cold cubed butter and cut it in with a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Evenly sprinkle the oat-butter mixture over the peaches, covering as much of the fruit as possible without packing it down.
Bake for 38-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach juices are bubbling around the edges. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. For vegan, substitute vegan butter or coconut oil. If using frozen or canned peaches, thaw/drain well. Letting the crisp cool helps the filling set and topping stay crisp. The topping can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Add berries or spices for variations.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of the crisp
Calories: 280
Sugar: 28
Sodium: 120
Fat: 11
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 3
Protein: 3

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