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Peach Crisp

A peach crisp features tender, juicy baked peaches topped with a crunchy, cinnamon-spiced crumble. The dish combines baked fruit with a crisp topping that crackles and browns during baking, resulting in a warm dessert with contrasting textures of soft fruit and crisp topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups ripe peaches, sliced pitted and peeled
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch to thicken the juices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger optional, adds warmth
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Pastry cutter or forks
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the sliced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and ginger until well coated. The fruit should look glossy and slightly thickened.
    6 cups ripe peaches, sliced
  3. Transfer the peach mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly to form a nice, level layer.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Mix them together before adding the cold butter pieces.
    6 cups ripe peaches, sliced
  5. Use a pastry cutter or forks to cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
    6 cups ripe peaches, sliced
  6. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the peaches, covering the entire surface with a generous layer of crumbs.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
  8. Remove the peach crisp from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to set slightly. It will be hot and bubbling.
  9. Serve the warm peach crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.