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Peach Dessert

Southern Peach Crisp

This classic Southern-style peach crisp combines ripe summer peaches with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced oat topping that creates an irresistible contrast of textures. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or family dinners, this approachable dessert welcomes improvisation and forgives minor measurement variations.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Peach Crisp, Southern Dessert, Peach Dessert, Fruit Crisp, Summer Dessert
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish or 10-inch Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter (optional)

Ingredients

Peach Filling

  • 8 medium ripe peaches about 2½ pounds, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cut a small "X" on the bottom of each peach. Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel the skin (it should slip off easily), remove pits, and slice into ½-inch wedges.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced peaches with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
  • In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon for the topping. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  • Transfer the peach mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish or a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, spreading it evenly.
  • Sprinkle the oat topping uniformly over the peaches, covering the entire surface.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the filling is bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
  • Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, let the peach mixture rest for 15 minutes before assembling, allowing the peaches to release their juices and the spices to permeate the fruit.
Place a baking sheet under your dish to catch any potential overflow, saving you from oven cleanup later.
If your peaches aren't quite ripe, place them in a paper bag with a banana for 24 hours to accelerate ripening.
Freeze your butter for 10 minutes before cutting it into cubes for a better textured topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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