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The Best Peach Crisp With Fresh Peaches

Peach Crisp Recipe

The Best Peach Crisp With Fresh Peaches has its roots in early American cooking, emerging in the late 19th century. It became popular during the Great Depression, showcasing seasonal fruits and creativity in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • For the Filling:
  • 6-8 ripe peaches peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Topping:
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional, such as pecans or walnuts
  • For Serving Optional:
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • Instructions:
  • Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish.
  • Prepare the Filling:
  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch (if using), and cinnamon. Toss everything together until the peaches are evenly coated.
  • Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  • Prepare the Topping:
  • In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. The mixture should be crumbly with small pea-sized pieces of butter.
  • If you’re using nuts, stir them into the topping mixture.
  • Assemble the Crisp:
  • Evenly sprinkle the topping over the peach filling in the baking dish. Make sure the peaches are well covered.
  • Bake the Crisp:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly.
  • If the topping starts to brown too quickly, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Cool and Serve:
  • Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the filling to set slightly.
  • Serve the peach crisp warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
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