A warm, comforting dessert featuring juicy, ripe peaches topped with a crunchy oat and cinnamon crumble. The dish is baked until bubbling and golden, with a tender fruit filling and a crisp, flaky topping that offers a delightful contrast in textures. Perfect for late summer when fresh peaches are at their peak.
2tablespoonslemon juiceto brighten and prevent browning
1/4cupbrown sugarfor flavor and caramelization
1teaspooncinnamonadds warmth and aroma
1cupold-fashioned oatsfor crunch and texture
1/2cupbrown sugaradditional for topping
1/2cupunsalted buttercold and diced
1/2teaspooncinnamonfor topping flavor
pinchsaltto enhance flavor
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your baking dish to prevent sticking.
Peel the peaches with a peeler or knife, then slice them into a bowl. Toss the slices with lemon juice, a little sugar, and cinnamon to enhance their natural sweetness and flavor. Let sit for about 10 minutes to macerate and release juices.
In a separate bowl, combine oats, the additional brown sugar, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and diced cold butter. Use your fingers or a fork to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This creates a flaky, crumbly topping.
Spread the prepared peach slices evenly in the baking dish, making sure the juices are distributed. Then, sprinkle the oat mixture over the fruit, pressing down slightly to form a snug topping.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping turns a warm golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges. If the topping starts to darken too quickly, tent with foil to prevent over-browning.
Remove the peach crisp from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes. This allows the juices to settle and the filling to thicken slightly, making it easier to serve and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. To make this vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil.