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Easy Brown Sugar Peach Crisp Recipe with Perfect Oat Streusel Topping

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A quick and addictive peach crisp featuring fresh peaches and a buttery oat streusel topping, perfect for summer gatherings and last-minute desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (preferably dark brown sugar)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and slice 5-6 medium peaches into about 1/2-inch thick slices. Toss them gently in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
  3. Transfer the peach mixture to your baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Toss until mixed.
  5. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Do not overmix.
  6. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the peaches in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 350°F (175°C), until the topping is golden brown and the peach juices are bubbling around the edges.
  8. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken.

Notes

Use cold butter to keep the streusel crumbly and crisp. Peeling peaches is easier by scoring an X on the bottom, blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunging into ice water. If peaches are very juicy, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch. Let the crisp cool before serving to avoid runny juices. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. For gluten-free, use gluten-free oats and flour. Adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the streusel adds crunch and flavor.

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