This easy Peach Crisp recipe is made with a combination of fresh, juicy peaches, warm spices, and a crispy, crunchy topping of oats and brown sugar. Serve it warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer dessert.
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There is nothing quite like fresh, juicy peaches in the summertime. Over here, on the East Coast, farms stands line the sides of the highway that takes travelers to and from the beaches. Their gravel parking lots are always full with tourists and locals alike.
While they all offer a large variety of produce, peaches are definitely the most popular fruit.
With summer upon us and fresh peaches all around, I decided to take my fan-favorite Apple Cranberry Crisp recipe and transform it into an easy, sweet Peach Crisp recipe.
The peaches have the same warm, spicy flavor as those in my Peach Cobbler recipe, but with a crispier, crunchier topping.
Why This Recipe Works
Fresh peaches are plentiful in the summer and delicious in dessert recipes like this crisp. Frozen or canned peaches can be used, if needed.
This is an easy to make recipe that can be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd during summer gatherings. This recipe can easily be made gluten free, as well. For gluten free adaptations, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Peach Crisp goes great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of extra cinnamon.
How to Make Peach Crisp
Ingredients
- Peaches: fresh taste best, but frozen or canned peaches can be used.
- Flour: regular or gluten free all purpose flour can be used.
- Oats: use gluten free, if necessary.
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Unsalted Butter
The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Slice the peaches about 1/4-inch thick. You can peel them first if you prefer, but you don’t have to.
Butter the inside of a medium baking dish.
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Create!
Add the peaches to a medium size bowl with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Pour evenly into the prepared baking dish.
For the topping, mix the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter pieces to a small bowl. Mash with a fork, pastry cutter, or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the peaches.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
Present!
Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Tips and Techniques for the Best Peach Crisp
- Use fresh peaches for the best results. Frozen or canned peaches can also be used.
- Make sure the butter for making the crumble is cold.
- Easily make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free oats and flour.
- Store any leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. Use within 2-3 days.
FAQ’s
Do You Have To Peel Peaches For A Crisp?
No. There is no need to peel the peaches first, unless you simply prefer to.
Can You Use Frozen Or Canned Peaches To Make A Peach Crisp?
Using fresh peaches will give you the best flavor, however, frozen or canned peaches can be used.
Can You Freeze Peach Crisp?
You can freeze the filling for the peach crisp. When you are ready to prepare the crisp, simply thaw the filling, pour into a baking dish, and assemble the topping before baking.
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Peach Crisp
Ingredients
Peach Filling
- 4 cups peaches (sliced, about 5-6 peaches)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (gluten free, if necessary)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten free, if necessary)
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour (gluten free, if necessary)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Peach Filling
- Butter the inside of a medium baking dish.
- Add the peaches to a medium size bowl and mix with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Spread peaches evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Crisp Topping
- Mix the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter pieces to a small bowl.
- Mash with a pastry cutter, fork or your fingers to combine everything until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the peaches.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Use fresh peaches for the best results.
- Make sure the butter for making the crumble is cold.
- Easily make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free oats and flour.
- Store any leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. Use within 2-3 days.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on July 2, 2018. It was updated with new images, step-by-step instructions, tips, techniques, FAQ’s and video in July 2021.
Mirlene says
Great recipe! love peaches and I am looking forward to trying this recipe.
Shivani Raja says
Mmm I love peaches in the summertime – what a gorgeous recipe!
Raia Todd says
So delicious! I’m all about the peach things this summer. Yum!
Amy says
What a delicious summer dessert!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
This looks so delicious, I think my family would absolutely love this!
Natalie says
Peaches and crisps are just meant together. This is such a lovely summer dessert. I love that you used cinnamon and brown sugar. Makes this crisp so healthy and delicious.
Lauren says
I agree!!
Oana Iancu says
Your amazing peach crisp recipe it’s on top of my list to try for breakfast this week! I know, normal people would have it as dessert but it screams breakfast to me 🙂 Got peaches, so all is set
Lauren says
I must not be normal either, because I totally agree!
Veena Azmanov says
Oh, you had me at crisp. peaches are in abundance now so this would be a real treat. I love using fruits in my dessert this time of the year and this sounds like a real treat. Love that you use oats in the topping too. Saving for later.
Lauren says
Thanks so much Veena!
Marisa Franca says
I agree with you — the older I get the more I enjoy fruited desserts. Nothing like a fresh peach crisp that says summer. I like the crunch you put on it. And of course, you have to have a scoop of ice cream. Perfect finish to a meal.
Lauren says
Agreed! Thanks for stopping by Marisa 🙂
Tina says
This dish looks like it is bursting at the seams with Summer freshness and fun! I love peaches and usually make cobbler, but a crisp would be a nice change to my normal desserts! Love the sprinkle of fresh cinnamon as well!
Lauren says
It’s a tough toss up….cobbler or crisp?!? You can’t really go wrong with either 🙂
Gloria says
With the peach season just around the corner, what a great way to enjoy them. When I was a kid, my aunt had a fruit orchard. We would go peach picking every summer. So delicious…and I love the smell of peaches too.
Lauren says
We love going to local orchards to pick our fruit fresh too! I’ve never done peaches, which is crazy because peaches are huge around here!
Priya Srinivasan says
Oh delicious, perfect way to enjoy peaches!!! I would love to enjoy it warm!!! Looks scrumptious!
Lauren says
Thanks Priya!
Claudia Lamascolo says
oh how perfect this for peach season. I love desserts like this so comforting. This really looks super delicious. I cant wait to buy some peaches.
Lauren says
Thanks Claudia 🙂