Description
This Cinnamon-Sugar Peach Crisp features juicy peaches topped with a crunchy oat streusel. It’s a delightful dessert that brings the flavors of summer to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Peach Filling:
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (approximately 6–8 medium peaches)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Oat Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
- For the Cinnamon Sugar:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). A properly preheated oven ensures even cooking and a perfectly golden topping on your crisp.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently until the peaches are well coated. Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sugar to draw out the peach juices.
- While the peach filling is sitting, prepare the oat streusel topping. In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until combined, then pour in the melted butter. Mix until the dry ingredients are evenly moistened and crumbly. Watch out for clumps; you want a nice, crumbly texture!
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a bit of butter or non-stick spray. Pour the peach filling into the dish, spreading it out evenly. This ensures that every bite is infused with that delicious peach flavor.
- Sprinkle the oat streusel topping evenly over the peach filling. It should cover the fruit completely, creating a delicious blanket of crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. You'll know it's ready when the edges start to get a little caramelized and the center is bubbling joyfully.
- Once baked, remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This cooling time allows the juices to thicken, making it easier to serve and enhancing the overall flavor.
- For an extra touch of sweetness, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create your cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle this over the warm crisp just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35-40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: One common mistake is overmixing the streusel topping; this can lead to a dense texture. Use ripe, seasonal peaches for the best flavor, and allow the crisp to cool slightly after baking for easier serving.