PEACH CRISP

This easy peach crisp recipe is lightly sweetened, sliced, sun-ripened peaches topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble oatmeal topping. The end result is pure bliss and so much easier and quicker than a peach pie. This is one of our go-to easy summer desserts.  The kids like theirs a la mode, but I like mine straight up so I can savor every bite of the ripe peaches.

INGREDIENTS :

PEACH MIXTURE

• 6 cups peeled sliced fresh peaches
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pineapple or lemon juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

CRISP TOPPING

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chilled butter cut in small cubes
• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, gently stir together the peaches, pineapple juice or lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Spoon into a 9 x 9 inch or equivalent size baking dish.
3. Whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.  Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly.  Stir in the oats.
4. Bake for 30 minutes or until the fruit is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

NOTES :

• For best results, use fresh sun-ripened peaches at peak season as they are so flavor-packed. In a pinch, you can use frozen peaches but do not thaw them. I pick mine up at the farmer’s market.
• Cut your chilled butter into small cubes.  It really helps with the task of cutting in butter.
• I like to use old-fashioned rolled oats.  They add more texture, crunch, and flavor than their quick oat cousins.
• Mix up the fruit by replacing half the fruit with cherries, strawberries, or blueberries.
• Store leftovers on the kitchen counter for up to 24 hours (if it lasts that long) and then covered in the fridge.  If your house is exceptionally warm, then store it in the refrigerator soon after it cools.
• This crisp is equally delicious with apples, blueberries, blackberries, or any combination of these.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.

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