Description
This warm baked spiced peach crisp is a delightful dessert featuring ripe peaches coated with aromatic spices, topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar crumble. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a crispy topping and a juicy, bubbling peach filling, perfect for a cozy treat any time of year.
Ingredients
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Peach Filling
- 6 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the crisp.
- Prepare Peach Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the sliced peaches with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until all the slices are evenly coated, which helps thicken the filling and infuse the flavors.
- Assemble Filling: Transfer the coated peach mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly for uniform cooking.
- Make Crumble Topping: In another bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which will create a crunchy topping.
- Add Topping: Spread the crumbly topping evenly over the peach mixture in the baking dish to cover it completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling, ensuring the dish is cooked through and crisp on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set and enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Peeling the peaches ensures a smoother texture in the filling, but unpeeled peaches can be used for added rustic texture.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent dessert.
- The topping can be customized by adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated before serving.
