Easy Homemade Peach Crisp: A Deliciously Simple Delight
Enjoy the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh peaches with this incredibly easy homemade peach crisp. A simple crumble topping makes this dessert a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie dish or 8x8 inch baking dish
- large bowl
- medium bowl
- pastry blender or fork
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh peaches peeled, pitted, and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar adjust to sweetness of peaches
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for thickening
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional, for brightness
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats old-fashioned or quick-cooking
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9-inch pie dish or an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat the peaches evenly.
- Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crisp topping.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender, fork, or your fingertips to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the peach mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly and tender. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.
- Let the peach crisp cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the crisp topping mixture. Ensure your peaches are ripe but still firm for the best texture.