This Peach Crisp is a classic summer comfort food! Frozen peaches are baked into a gooey filling and topped with a crispy oat, pecan, and brown sugar streusel.
If this peach crisp was the only dessert I could ever eat for the rest of my life, I’d be a happy camper. Warm, sweet, ultra juicy peaches topped with a brown sugar-y, crispy, crunchy, chewy oat pecan streusel . . . I mean . . . COME ON!
What is peach crisp?
Peach crisp is a fruit dessert made up of a warm and gooey peach filling that’s sprinkled with a crispy, crunchy oat and brown sugar topping.
It’s delicious on its own or served with a scoop (or two) of vanilla ice cream.
What is the difference between peach cobbler and peach crisp?
Although similar, these two desserts are not quite the same. The main difference is in the topping.
Cobbler has a thicker, dough-like, biscuit-style topping. Crisp, on the other hand, has a crumbly topping made with oats and nuts which is what really makes it crispy when baked!
Ingredients
The secret to the best peach crisp of all time? Use frozen peaches! Absolutely no prep required. Just grab a bag of frozen peaches and you’re ready to go!
Topping
- Old-Fashioned Oats and All-Purpose Flour – the base for the topping. The flour adds structure while the oats add a crispy, yet chewy texture.
- Brown Sugar – adds warmth and sweetness.
- Pecans – gives the topping a delicious crunch.
- Vanilla Extract and Cinnamon – adds depth, sweetness, and a touch of spice.
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda – keeps the streusel from being too heavy. It also helps the topping crisp up.
- Salt – cuts the sweetness of the sugar and fruit.
- Unsalted Butter – helps hold the topping ingredients together while also adding a rich, buttery flavor and tons of moisture.
Filling
- Peaches – use peeled and sliced frozen peaches. Frozen peaches yield the best results (they hold up well) and also keeps this recipe very quick and easy.
- Brown Sugar – helps create that delicious, gooey texture and caramel-y flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour – soaks up the moisture from the peaches for an ooey-gooey and delicious filling.
- Vanilla Extract, Ground Cinnamon, and Nutmeg – add warmth and flavor.
- Salt – cuts the sweetness and enhances other flavors.
How to make
- Melt the butter for the topping then place that, with all topping ingredients, in a large bowl. Mix to combine. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, toss peaches with vanilla, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully coated.
- Pour the peach mixture into a prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the topping over the peach mixture. Bake until the peaches are tender and the topping is crispy.
- Cool then serve and enjoy!
How long to bake
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, then bake the peach crisp for 45 minutes.
You’ll know that it’s done when the filling is warm, gooey, and thickened slightly. The topping will also be golden-brown and crispy.
If the topping is browning too much before the filling is fully heated, cover the dish with foil then continue to bake.
What peaches to use
I recommend using frozen peaches. Since there’s no prep required, it really makes this dessert SO quick and easy! Plus, you can make it even when fresh peaches aren’t in season. Win! I love fruity desserts can be enjoyed all-year-round.
If you would prefer fresh peaches or you have fresh peaches you want to use up, follow the instructions in my peach cobbler recipe on finding and prepping fresh peaches! Keep in mind this may affect the total cook time.
Do you need to thaw the peaches first?
Yes, make sure the peaches are fully thawed before incorporating them into the crisp.
If they’re still frozen, the baking time will be affected and the crisp topping may burn before the filling is cooked all the way through! If that’s the case, cover the top with foil, then continue baking.
Can you use canned peaches?
I don’t recommend using canned peaches for this peach crisp recipe. They’re much softer than frozen or fresh peaches so they tend to become gummy when baked into a dessert.
Variations
If peaches aren’t your thing but you’re still craving a delicious fruity dessert, no problem! Sub them out for a different fruit.
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Cherries
- Rhubarb
- Apple (give my apple crisp recipe a try)
You could also mix and match! Try mixed berry, strawberry rhubarb, etc. You really can’t go wrong!
How to store
Store any leftover peach crisp in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
To reheat in the oven, thaw in the fridge if frozen, let the crisp come to room temperature, then bake at 350º until heated all the way through. If the topping is browning too much, cover the baking dish with foil then continue to bake.
You can also microwave to warm but the topping won’t be as crispy.
– Jennifer
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Peach Crisp
Equipment for this recipe
Ingredients
Topping
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
- 1 cup pecans roughly chopped
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter melted (3/4 cup = 1 1/2 sticks)
Filling
- 2 (16 oz) packages peeled and sliced frozen peaches thawed according to package directions (about 6 cups frozen peaches)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Topping
- Place the oats, flour, pecans, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and melted butter together in a large bowl.
- Stir until well combined. Set aside.
Filling
- In a large bowl, gently toss peaches with vanilla, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.
- Pour into prepared baking dish then sprinkle evenly with topping.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until peaches are tender and the crisp is hot.
- Let sit for 10 minutes to thicken slightly then serve plain or with ice cream!
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Nutrition Information
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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