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    Home » Real Food » Desserts » Peach Crisp

    Peach Crisp

    By Kristen Chidsey | 23 Comments | Published May 26, 2021 | Updated May 26, 2021 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Peach Crisp is an easy and delicious dessert made with fresh peaches and buttery, crispy oat topping. This simple recipe for peach crisp is one of the best ways to enjoy summer peaches, but can be made with frozen or canned peaches to enjoy this southern dessert all year long.

    Made with sweet, spiced peaches and buttery, crispy oat topping, Peach Crisp is an easy, delicious dessert recipe that can be enjoyed year-round.

    Peach Crisp on white plate topped with ice cream

    Nothing quite beats a freshly baked Homemade Peach Crisp, especially when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream.

    This easy dessert delivers the perfect amount of sweetness from the peaches, warmth from the spices, and texture from the buttery oat topping.

    As the crisp bakes, the peaches' sweetness and flavor intensify, while their juices thicken to form a luscious sauce. The oat crumble turns golden brown and adds not only texture but buttery richness to finish off this recipe perfectly.

    One thing is for sure, this peach crisp is a must-make dessert! You are going to love it!

    Ingredients Needed for Peach Crisp

    Ingredients for Peach Crisp labeled on white counter.
    • Peaches: When it comes to peaches, select peaches that are ripe, yet firm. While fresh peaches will produce the best flavor, you can use frozen peaches or even canned peaches.
    • Spices: This Peach Crisp is made with ground cinnamon, ginger, and freshly grated nutmeg. Ginger may seem like an odd addition to peach crisp, but trust me, the little kick that ginger gives this dish makes a world of difference in flavor. It is also so important to use freshly grated nutmeg, as the taste is superior to ground nutmeg (and don't worry the whole nutmeg lasts just as long as the dried variety in your pantry!)
    • Lemon juice: Be sure you use FRESH lemon juice, not jarred lemon juice. The lemon juice's acidity helps to break down the peaches as they bake while adding brightness to the overall flavor.
    • Cornstarch: The cornstarch coats the peaches, so as they bake and render their juice, the juice thickens up, creating a rich sauce.
    • Sugar: Granulated sugar is best for the peaches and brown sugar is best for the crisp topping.
    • Butter: Be sure to use unsalted butter that is at room temperature. This will allow you to control the added salt, which ultimately affects the final flavor of the peach crisp.
    • Oats: Use either rolled or quick-cooking oats for the crisp topping, not steel-cut oats.
    • Flour: The Peach Crisp topping needs a bit of flour to hold the crumble together. Use all-purpose or whole wheat flour.

     How to Make Peach Crisp

    • If using fresh peaches, be sure to peel and slice the peaches. If using frozen, be sure to defrost peaches fully, and if using canned peaches, be sure to drain well.
    • After your peaches are prepared, toss with the lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a large mixing bowl.
    • Allow the peach mixture to sit while you prepare the crisp topping. This will allow the peaches to begin to render their juices.
    Sliced peaches in mixing bowl
    • In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, and spices together.
    • Add in the butter, and using a fork, pastry cutter, or your hands, mix the butter into the mixture until a crumbly mixture forms and the butter is evenly distributed in the mixture.
    Peach Crisp topping in mixing bowl
    • Place the peach mixture into a buttered baking dish and then sprinkle the crumble evenly over the top of the crisp.
    Peach Crisp unbaked in white baking dish
    • Bake, uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the peaches are softened and the crumble is browned. And be prepared--the smell of this crisp baking is heavenly!
    Baked Peach Crisp in White Casserole Dish

    Serving Suggestions

    In my book, Peach Crisp is best served warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. The contrast of the cold cream to the warm crisp is ideal. I also love how the ice cream melts into the crisp--peaches and cream are a match made in heaven!

    Peach Crisp Dished out on White Plate with ice cream.

    Storage

    You can store leftover, cooled peach crisp in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Warm individual servings up in the microwave, as desired. You can also reheat the entire dish by preheating the oven to 300 degrees F, remove the peach crisp from the refrigerator while the oven preheats, and then bake for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you use frozen peaches?

    Yes! Using frozen peaches is a great alternative to fresh peaches when peaches are not in season. Frozen peaches are picked when perfectly ripe and they have the added benefit of already being peeled and sliced for you. Just be sure to defrost your peaches in the refrigerator before preparing this crisp.

    Can you use canned peaches?

    Yes. select peaches canned in fruit juice, not heavy syrup, and drain well before proceeding with the recipe. You may want to decrease the bake time by 10 minutes as well, as the canned peaches do not need as long to break down.

    Is it necessary to peel fresh peaches?

    For the best texture, I do recommend peeling your peaches.

    What is the best way to peel fresh peaches?

    The easiest method is to parboil the peaches slightly. Score the skin on the peaches with a paring knife. Drop the peaches into boiling water for 15 seconds, or until the skin begins to peel. Use a slotted spoon to remove the peaches from the water and place them into ice water. Once cooled, remove the peaches from the ice bath and the skin should just peel right off.

    How can you tell fresh peaches are ripe?

    Ripe peaches should have a peach smell to them and be soft, yet not mushy to the touch. The skin should also be wrinkled right around the stem.

    Can this recipe be made gluten-free?

    Yes! Simply use gluten-free oats and an all-purpose 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to make a delicious Gluten-Free Peach Crisp.

    More Delicious Fruit Desserts

    • Peach Cobbler
    • Blueberry Pie Bars
    • Blackberry Crisp
    • Cherry Pie
    • Apple Crisp
    • Strawberry Bars
    • Homemade Banana Pudding

    Don't forget to drop a comment letting me know how much you enjoyed this recipe for Peach Crisp--I love hearing from you!

    Peach Crisp dished out in white bowl with vanilla ice cream

    Peach Crisp

    This Easy Peach Crisp is made with sweet peaches, a buttery oat crumble, and be made using fresh, frozen, or canned peaches.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 183kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups peeled and sliced peaches about 8 peaches, or 2 pounds of peaches
    • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 lemon juice and zest
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ⅓ cup flour
    • ⅔ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup rolled oats quick cooking or old-fashioned
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 2 quart baking dish.
    • Stir together the peaches, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes while you prepare the peach crisp topping.
    • In a separate bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and oats until mixture is well combined. Add in butter and using fingers, fork or pastry cutter, mix butter into oat mixture until evenly distributed and crisp topping is crumbly.
    • Pour peaches into prepared pan. Crumble topping evenly over peach mixture.
    • Bake for 45 minutes, or until crisp topping is browned and peach mixture is bubbly.

    Notes

    Peaches: Fresh peaches will yield the best flavor, but you can use thawed, frozen peach slices. Canned peaches can be used, but need to be drained completely and the baking time reduced by 10 minutes. 
    Lemon: One small lemon should yield 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 
    Flour: Use gluten-free, all-purpose, or whole white wheat flour. 
    Leftovers: Store leftover Peach Crisp in a sealed container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. 
    To Peel Fresh Peaches: 
    • Score the skin of the peach slightly with a knife.
    • Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Place peaches in a large pot of boiling water for 15-20 seconds, or until the skin begins to split. 
    • Remove peaches from boiling water with a slotted spoon and place them into an ice bath.
    • Use a paring knife to peel the skin, which should easily peel off the flesh of the peach.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This recipe was orginally shared in 2020 but updated in 2021 with a new video.

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer

      May 28, 2021 at 1:32 am

      5 stars
      Soo easily and so delicious! Couldn’t have asked for a better recipe!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 28, 2021 at 6:52 am

        Thanks so much Jennifer for sharing that you enjoyed

        Reply
    2. Beth

      May 26, 2021 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! This peach crisp was amazing and very delicious!

      Reply
      • Kathy

        July 22, 2021 at 10:34 pm

        5 stars
        I have made this twice, once using canned peaches and once using fresh. Wow, what a difference. Even not using any granulated sugar with the canned, it was still too sweet for me. Fresh peaches make a huge difference (duh?). Thanks for the tip to remove the skin. Mine didn't split, but the X i made on the bottom made the skin easy to grab and pull off.

        My winter try will be with fozen peaches. It's a great recipe, thank you!

        Reply
        • Kristen Chidsey

          July 23, 2021 at 7:31 am

          Fresh is so much better in my opinion too! And I am so happy to hear that you have been enjoying this dessert often 🙂

          Reply
    3. Courtney

      May 26, 2021 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe, peaches are my fave! So glad it's almost peach season!

      Reply
    4. Linda

      May 16, 2021 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      Delicious. Very easy recipe. I used frozen peaches. Came out great. Nice summertime dessert.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 16, 2021 at 11:26 am

        Thanks for sharing Linda! So happy you enjoyed the peach crisp!

        Reply
    5. Tiffany

      September 12, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      At what point does the nutmeg go in? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 12, 2020 at 1:41 pm

        With the cinnamon 🙂

        Reply
        • tiffany

          September 12, 2020 at 5:01 pm

          thank you!!

          Reply
    6. Barbara Carter

      May 20, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      I did not find measurements for the brown sugar, nutmeg or salt. Also some idea if the amount of lemon zest and juice would have been helpful. I read the recipe several times and never saw the amounts.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 20, 2020 at 5:57 pm

        Hi Barbara! I am sorry you are not finding the ingredients, they are right in the recipe card. It is 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. As for the lemon juice and zest--you are right, that would be helpful to have a reference. I will add that now to the recipe notes. But one small lemon should yield 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice. I hope that helps clarify for you 🙂

        Reply
    7. Natasha

      May 16, 2020 at 12:22 am

      5 stars
      I just made this last night and they are amazing!!! Everyone loved them. The instructions are well laid out and descriptive.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 16, 2020 at 8:00 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed it and that you found it was super easy to make.

        Reply
        • Kathy Parrish

          May 29, 2021 at 9:57 am

          5 stars
          Is there a good alternative to the lemon zest and lemon juice? My daughter is allergic to lemons.

          Reply
          • Kristen Chidsey

            May 29, 2021 at 12:24 pm

            I would simply omit in that case.

            Reply
    8. Laura Reese

      May 15, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      Peach cobbler is my favorite But this crips was so much easier and just as good!!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 15, 2020 at 3:34 pm

        I am glad you enjoyed this as much as peach cobbler Laura 🙂

        Reply
        • Ann Formeller

          May 28, 2021 at 2:54 pm

          5 stars
          Excellent recipe made w quinoa flour, oats and also quinoa flakes. Super delicious. I live in the Andes Mtns of Ecuador, so the quinoa flakes and flour are easy to find. Thnx for this recipe!

          Reply
          • Kristen Chidsey

            May 29, 2021 at 6:53 am

            Thanks for sharing those modifications Ann--I am intrigued to try this with quinoa flakes.

            Reply
    9. Natalie

      May 15, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Peach crisp is one of the best desserts! I love how easy this is to make!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 15, 2020 at 3:35 pm

        I am glad you enjoyed and found this easy to make Natalie.

        Reply

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