Peach Crisp is a perfect summertime dessert that is baked with fresh sweetened peaches, surrounded and baked with two layers of oatmeal crisp. For the same double crisp dessert with apples, try my Apple Crisp recipe!
Peach Crisp
As soon as I tasted how wonderful my double crisp apple crisp was, I knew I had to add more crisp recipes to the list. So, if you love the idea of a double crust, be sure to check out my Blueberry Crisp, Rhubarb Crisp, and Pumpkin Crisp. They are each the ideal combination of rich oat crisp paired with fresh fruit and just the right amount of buttery richness.
Peeling and Pitting Peaches
The first thing to do to make this dessert is to peel, pit, and slice the peaches. To peel the peaches, use a paring knife to make a few slits in the peel. Then, the peel usually comes right off.
Another method to peel the peaches is to blanch the peaches. To blanch the peaches, get a pot of water boiling. Put the peaches in the boiling water for 10-20 seconds. Then, use a slotted spoon to immediately place the peaches in ice water to stop the cooking process. The skins should easily come off with a paring knife (or even just peeled off) after they have been put in the ice water.
To pit the peach, cut into it until you reach the pit. Cut around it and pull it out. Then, slice the peaches to be ready to use in this Peach Crisp and other peach desserts like my Peach Skillet Cake.
Can I Use Frozen or Canned Peaches?
Yes, you can substitute frozen (thawed) peaches that have been well-drained or canned peaches, which also need to be well-drained. You can use the same amount as fresh peaches. Generally, one pound of frozen or canned peaches is equivalent to three peaches.
Brown Sugar
Most recipes call for all granulated sugar or 1/2 granulated and 1/2 brown. While these recipes are sweet, they lack the depth of flavor that all brown sugar adds. And after you try this peach crisp, you will definitely understand what I mean! I used light brown sugar, but you can definitely use dark brown sugar as well. If you don’t happen to have any brown sugar on hand, you can always make your own!
Homemade Brown Sugar
For light brown sugar add 1-2 tablespoons of molasses to 1 cup of granulated sugar. For dark brown sugar add 3-4 tablespoons to 1 cup of granulated sugar. I like to mix up a big batch in my food processor but you can also mix by hand if you prefer.
How to Serve Peach Crisp
The jury is still out on whether to serve Peach Crisp warm or cold. Some liked it better warm, but others preferred it cold. I liked it both ways, actually, and it wasn’t because I was trying to make everyone happy. I simply loved it both ways! It was wonderful plain, but it is also wonderful with ice cream or homemade whipped cream on top.
Store at room temperature, covered, for about a day. It will last up to a week if stored in the refrigerator.
Peach Crisp
Ingredients
Peach Mixture
- 10 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- ½ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crisp Mixture
- 2 cups (180 g) quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g) packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) butter, cubed while cold
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch pan with baking spray or coat with butter.
Peach Mixture
- Place sliced peaches in a bowl. Add brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Stir gently and make sure every piece of peach is covered in the sugar mixture. Set aside.
Crisp Mixture
- Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together. Add in the cubed butter and use your hands to combine. You want the butter to be pea-sized and coated entirely. You should have 6 cups.
- Spread 3 cups over the bottom of your prepared pan and press flat. Pour the peach mixture over top and press down with rubber spatula. Pour remaining crisp mixture over top of the peaches and bake uncovered at 375°F for 35-45 minutes.
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Isnt this called peach cobbler? 😮
Nope. This is a peach Crisp.
Can you make this a day before, then bake it the day off?
It wasn’t crispy. I wasn’t wild about it. Spent $10 on peaches…
Every oven is different. Did you try cooking it until it reached your desired crispiness?