Delicious Peach Crisp Recipe

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Delicious Peach Crisp Recipe: Peach crisp is made with toasted pecan oat streusel and luscious, sweet peaches that are bubbling. It requires less than half the time and effort of conventional peach pie. It doesn’t get much better than this for a summer dessert when served warm with chilled vanilla ice cream!

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A mountain of jammy, luscious summer peaches is combined with sweet and flaky oat streusels in this peach crisp. A mountain of self-control is also needed to resist eating the entire pan. I promise you that there are always leftovers—I’ve made this at least three times over the summer since 2015. The *best* peach dessert is this one.

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Delicious Peach Crisp Recipe

 

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Peach Crisp

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Ingredients

Filling

  • 5 cups (750–800g or 2–2.5 lbs.) sliced peaches (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1/4 cup (31g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup (84g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
  • 2/3 cup (57g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats (or quick oats)
  • optional: 2/3 cup (95g) chopped or halved unsalted pecans

 

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Instructions

  • Set oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 2- to 2.5-quart baking dish, a 9-inch square pan, a 10-inch cast iron skillet, or a deep-dish 9-inch pie dish lightly. Put aside.

 

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  • In a large basin, gently combine all of the filling ingredients; spread into the baking dish.

 

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  • Prepare the garnish: In a larger bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or forks, cut in the butter until the dough is crumbly. Add the pecans and oats and fold. Distribute equally on top of the filling.

 

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  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the fruit juices are bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown. Take out of the oven, transfer to a wire rack, and let cool slightly before serving hot. You can serve chilled or at room temperature as well.

 

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  • Remaining food can be covered and refrigerated for up to five days.

 

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Notes

  • Make Ahead & Freeze Instructions: I do not recommend preparing and refrigerating the crisp, unbaked, because the filling will become extra juicy the longer it sits. You can, however, prepare the topping up to 2 days in advance and cover and refrigerate it until needed. Baked crisp freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then warm in a 350°F (177°C) oven for 20 minutes or until heated through.

 

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  • Update in 2023: After making this peach crisp so often, I made a few slight tweaks to the original 2015 recipe. I reduced the sugar in the filling from 2/3 cup to 1/2 cup because it was a little too sweet. I also added some lemon juice to brighten up the flavor.

 

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  • Baking Pan: Any baking pan that holds about 2–2.5 quarts is best. You could also divide the filling and oat topping up into individual oven-safe ramekins. Bake them on a baking sheet. The bake time and yield depend on their size, but bake until the topping is lightly browned and peach filling bubbles up around the sides.

 

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  • Gluten Free: For a gluten-free crisp, use my recipe for gluten-free apple crisp and replace sliced apples with sliced peaches.

 

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  • Can I use frozen or canned peaches? Fresh peaches are best for peach crisp, but you can get away with unsweetened frozen peaches. If using frozen peaches, thaw, chop, and blot them dry before using. Canned peaches are not ideal because they’re already too soft and mushy.

 

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FAQs AND QUESTIONs

 

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What Are the Best Peaches for Peach Crisp?

 

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  • The best fresh peaches for peach crisp are the same ones I suggest using for peach cake and peach bread, among other peach dishes. Any kind of peach will work, whether it’s white or yellow, but the ideal peaches should be slightly firm—not hard—and free of soft areas or bruises.

 

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  • Your best hope is to buy or select about 10 firm peaches (about 3 pounds), then allow them to mature for 1-2 days in a paper bag. After this point, some people might develop soft spots, therefore, I advise getting a few more than you really need. Any too soft peaches can be eaten or added to peach muffins.

 

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What’s the Difference Between Peach Crisp and Peach Cobbler?

 

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  • It’s a wonderful question, and I want to make sure that everyone who is unsure has the solution. THE  Peaches are the star of both peach crisp and peach cobbler, but their toppings differ. Whereas peach cobbler usually has a thicker, more substantial biscuit topping, peach crisp has an oat crumb topping that tastes like buttery streusel. They’re both simpler than pie!

 

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