Low Calorie Peach Crisp: Your Deliciously Healthy Dessert
Enjoy a guilt-free dessert with this Low Calorie Peach Crisp. It features a perfectly spiced oat and pecan topping over tender, fresh peaches, making it a healthy and delicious treat.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats certified gluten-free if necessary
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced into 1-inch segments approximately 8 peaches
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together oats, pecans, spices, melted butter, and maple syrup until combined.
- Place sliced peaches into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Layer the crumble topping evenly over the peaches.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- Peeling: It is recommended to peel the peaches to prevent skin separation during cooking. Use a sharp vegetable peeler. Blanching methods are not recommended for this recipe.
- Ripeness: Select peaches that are slightly soft to the touch but not mushy. They should be slightly less firm than an apple.
- Texture: If the crisp becomes soggy, it may be due to excess liquid or underbaking. Covering with foil can help evaporate liquid.
- Fruit Variations: This recipe works with cherries, raspberries
- Ripeness: Select peaches that are slightly soft to the touch but not mushy. They should be slightly less firm than an apple.
- Texture: If the crisp becomes soggy, it may be due to excess liquid or underbaking. Covering with foil can help evaporate liquid.
- Fruit Variations: This recipe works with cherries, raspberries