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Fresh Peach Crisp

Irresistibly Juicy Fresh Peach Crisp for Ultimate Comfort

This Fresh Peach Crisp is a delightful dessert showcasing juicy peaches, warm crumbly topping, and nostalgic flavors, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Filling
  • 3 pounds ripe peaches peeled, pitted, and cut into eighths
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar enhances the natural sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch helps to thicken the peach filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds aromatic depth
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon compliments the peaches
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
For the Crisp Topping
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed for caramel-like flavor
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour base for crumbly texture
  • 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats adds chewiness
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon enhances warm flavors
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg introduces hint of warmth
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt ensures flavor balance
  • 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter grated or small diced

Equipment

  • 9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, toss sliced peaches with ½ cup granulated sugar and let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, mix light brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Incorporate cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles damp sandy clumps.
  5. Chill the topping mixture in the refrigerator while preparing the peach filling.
  6. Drain the peaches, whisk collected juice with cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  7. Combine peaches with the sauce until coated and enhance flavors.
  8. Pour peach mixture into baking dish and sprinkle chilled topping evenly over the top.
  9. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Cool for 15 minutes before serving; enjoy warm with ice cream or yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Select ripe peaches for best flavor. Chill butter for crumbly topping and allow crisp to cool before serving.

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