This easy, delicious peach crisp combines ripe fresh peaches with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble for a comforting dessert or breakfast treat.
Crisps are quick to assemble and deliver that warm, homey comfort you want from a fruit dessert. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoy leftovers chilled — stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheating a portion in the microwave for about 45 seconds brings back the fresh-baked texture, making it a simple indulgent breakfast the next morning.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy: Minimal prep and straightforward steps make this a great recipe for any level of baker.
Brown sugar crunch: The topping uses brown sugar for depth of flavor and a perfectly caramelized crunch.
Perfect texture: A tender, juicy peach layer beneath a crisp, buttery oat topping creates delightful contrast.
Step by Step Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Fruit Base
In a 9-inch pie pan or a 9×9-inch baking dish, combine the sliced peaches, white sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir until the cornstarch dissolves and the peaches are evenly coated.
Spread the peaches in an even layer in the baking dish.
Crisp Topping
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and rolled oats.
Add cold, cubed butter. Use a fork, pastry cutter, or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and holds together in small clumps.
Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the peach layer.
Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any bubbling juices, then bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Let the crisp cool for 10–15 minutes before serving so the filling sets slightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Storing the Peach Crisp
Store leftover peach crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for about 45 seconds, or warm in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes.
Can I use quick oats?
Use rolled (old-fashioned) oats for the best texture. Quick oats will become too soft and won’t provide the same crunch.
What does “spooned and levelled” flour mean?
“Spooned and levelled” means spooning flour into the measuring cup and then leveling it off with a knife. This prevents packing too much flour into the cup, which can make baked goods dense.
Can I use canned peaches?
Fresh peaches are recommended for the best flavor and texture. Canned peaches are softer and contain extra liquid, which can affect the filling consistency.
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Peach Crisp
Jessie M
Pin Recipe
25 mins
45 mins
Equipment
- 9-inch pie dish or 9×9-inch baking dish
Ingredients
Fruit Base
- 5 C peeled and sliced peaches, about 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 C white sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Crisp Topping
- 1/2 C all-purpose flour (*spooned and levelled)
- 1/2 C brown sugar
- 3/4 C rolled oats
- 1/3 C cold butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Fruit Base
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In a 9-inch pie pan or 9×9 baking dish, combine the sliced peaches, white sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Mix until combined and the cornstarch dissolves.
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Spread the peach mixture evenly in the dish.
Crisp Topping
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Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and rolled oats in a large bowl.
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Add the cold butter and cut it into the dry ingredients with a fork, pastry cutter, or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly and holds together in clumps.
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Spread the crumble evenly over the peach layer.
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Place the baking dish on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling bubbles.
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Allow the crisp to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
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