Easy Peach Crisp Recipe

An easy peach crisp recipe is the perfect ending to any summer meal. This recipe comes together in a snap and is absolutely delicious!

I’ve been to my local you-pick peach orchard, Shuler Peach Company, a few times this summer already, so I’ve had the chance to perfect a dozen side dishes, and even a few desserts.

This peach crisp, a riff on apple crisp, was hands down the most rewarding. It makes even my picky eater kids happy, and tastes great anytime, even for breakfast.

I love this recipe because it doesn’t take much time to prepare and is easy to do, nothing has to be precise. Peach crisp tastes amazing, stores in the fridge well, and can actually be frozen once cooked, if you don’t eat it all first.

What kind of oats do I use?

The crisp in peach crisp is basically butter, brown sugar, oats, and flour, with spices.

This recipe allows for you to use whatever you have on hand: old fashioned or rolled oats, or quick oats, it doesn’t matter.

You won’t want to use steel cut or specialty oats, but most people don’t use those regularly anyway.

If you use quick oats, just add about 1/4 cup more to the mix. They don’t absorb as much liquid and don’t have as much satisfying crunch, so you need a little more to make the dessert perfect.

Can I modify the recipe?

One of the best features of this recipe is its flexibility.

I like to add a little almond extract, because almonds and peaches make the most wonderful combination. If you don’t like or don’t have almond extract, a little vanilla extract is great.

I also mix it up with almond flour or ground almonds for extra flavor and texture.

With cinnamon and nutmeg, people often like to add cloves to a dessert. Cloves are a great addition, but taste the mix as you add them as cloves can quickly overwhelm other flavors.

How do I know it’s cooked?

Peach crisp is delicious because it is full of juicy flavor from the peaches and melted, caramely butter-sugar topping.

I love the beautiful, caramel color of the crisp. This is the best way to tell it’s done. But if the top still looks wet, just touch it with your finger or a spoon; if it’s firm to the touch or doesn’t give way, it’s done.

Because of the high liquid content of peaches, it’s helpful to let them sit for ten minutes while you prepare the crisp topping so they can leach some juices. If your peaches were extra juicy, this step will prevent the peach juice from soaking into the topping, preventing it from getting “crisp”.

Peach Crisp Cobbler

Ingredients

• 7-9 peaches, peeled, and cut into bite size chunks
• 1 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 1 1/4 cup regular oats, or 1 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• optional 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

Instructions

1. Peel and slice the peaches into bite size pieces. If you want to learn how to peel a lot of peaches at once, CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE.
2. While you prepare the crisp topping, allow the peaches to drain, either in a bowl or colander.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Then add the remaining ingredients.
5. Feel free to add vanilla, almond or another extra flavor if you want.
6. Add the topping to the drained peaches spread out in an ungreased 9×13 glass or metal dish.
7. Spread the mixture over the peaches by using a cookie scoop or dropping pieces with your hand. It will not spread easily once put on the peaches. I actually like to put some mix in my hands, pat it flat and set it down in large pieces over the fruit. It sounds crazy but works really well. It doesn’t have to be perfectly even, but you do want the entire dish covered with topping to prevent liquid bursting through.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes, not any longer unless you’ve confirmed it is not cooked.
9. Let cool 15-20 minutes, then serve while still hot with ice cream, whipped cream, or milk. This dish should serve 12, but because it tastes so good, it never makes it that far in my family. Enjoy!

Can I use canned peaches?

If you’d like to use canned peaches, make sure you drain them before putting in the recipe. You will need two 16-ounce cans of sliced peaches for this recipe.

How can I make this gluten-free?

In order to make this recipe gluten free, make sure you use oats that are certified gluten free and use a gluten free all purpose flour of choice.

How can I make this vegan?

To make this recipe vegan, you will need to use a dairy free butter.

Can I make this ahead of time?

It can be prepared ahead of time and cooked shortly before serving. You could cook it ahead of time and reheat it, but it won’t taste nearly as good as eating it straight out of the oven.

How long can peach crisp stay in the fridge?

When stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container, this peach crisp should be okay for reheating for a few days.

More Peach Recipes:

• The Best Outdoor Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler Recipe with Berries
• Peaches and Cream Rice Pudding Recipe
• Chai Peach Cobbler
• Chai Spiced Peaches
• Easy Peach Lemonade
• Grilled Peaches
• Fresh Peach Salsa

Peach crisp is a classic recipe that is a favorite for all ages. It comes together in no time and can be easily customized to your preferences,