Juicy Peach Crisp

Juicy Peach Crisp is a delectable dessert, perfect for any occasion. This recipe features ripe peaches tossed with sugars, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a sweet and spiced filling. Topped with a buttery crisp made from rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and optional pecans or walnuts, it bakes to golden perfection in a 350°F oven. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients:

• 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
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Crisp Topping:
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:
   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated.
2. Prepare the Crisp Topping:
   1. In another mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
   2. Add the cold butter pieces to the mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
   3. Stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts, if using.
3. Assemble the Crisp:
   1. Pour the peach filling into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
   2. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the peach filling.
4. Bake:
   1. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly.
5. Serve:
   1. Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
   2. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Enjoy your Juicy Peach Crisp as a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!