Fresh Peach Crisp with Oat Crumble Topping

This homemade peach crisp recipe is filled with sweet, juicy peaches and finished with a buttery oatmeal streusel topping. It is an easy summer dessert that tastes wonderful warm from the oven or chilled from the refrigerator.

Simple peach oatmeal crisp

This easy peach crisp is a classic fruit dessert made with soft cinnamon peaches and a golden oat crumble topping. It is the kind of recipe that feels cozy and homemade, yet it is simple enough to prepare on a busy weeknight.

The recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and works well with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. That makes it a reliable dessert for summer cookouts, family dinners, brunches, holidays, baby showers, or any time you need a crowd pleasing sweet treat.

When peaches are ripe and in season, they bring natural sweetness and a bright, juicy texture to the filling. The oatmeal topping bakes into a crisp, buttery layer that balances the tender fruit underneath. You can also add blueberries or blackberries with the peaches for a colorful berry peach crisp variation.

The difference between peach crisp and peach cobbler

Peach crisp and peach cobbler are both fruit based desserts, but the topping is what sets them apart. A peach crisp has sliced fruit on the bottom and a crumbly topping made with ingredients such as oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter or oil.

A cobbler usually has a thicker topping that resembles biscuit dough, dumplings, pie crust, or scones. Peach crisp is lighter and crunchier on top, while peach cobbler tends to be softer and more bread-like. Both are delicious, but this peach crisp recipe is especially easy because the topping comes together quickly in one bowl.

Summer peach crisp recipe video

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Easy peach crisp ingredients

To make this homemade peach crisp, you will need sliced peaches, rolled oats, cinnamon, flour, your preferred sweetener, and butter or a neutral oil. These simple ingredients create a dessert with a juicy peach filling and a crisp oatmeal topping.

Rolled oats give the topping its classic texture, while cinnamon adds warmth to the peaches. The butter helps the streusel bake into golden crumbles. If you use oil instead, simply stir it into the dry topping ingredients until evenly combined.

For a peach crisp without oatmeal, a low carb style variation can be made with almond flour, as noted in the recipe options. You may also customize the dessert by replacing the peaches with apples or pineapple, or by replacing part of the peaches with blueberries or sliced strawberries.

For extra texture, stir shredded coconut, chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds into the crumble topping after cutting in the butter. This recipe does not require cornstarch, so the filling stays simple and fruit focused.

Can you use canned or frozen peaches?

Yes, this peach crisp recipe works with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. Using frozen or canned fruit can make the recipe even faster because the peaches are already peeled and sliced.

If using frozen peaches, thaw them first. Wipe away excess water or ice before adding them to the baking dish so the filling does not become too watery. If using canned peaches packed in juice, drain them well before measuring six cups of fruit.

Fresh peaches are wonderful when they are in season, but frozen and canned peaches make it possible to enjoy this easy peach dessert throughout the year.

How to make the best peach crisp

If you are using fresh peaches, peel and slice them, then discard the pits. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, toss the sliced peaches with the sweetener and cinnamon until the fruit is evenly coated. Spread the peach mixture into an eight inch baking dish or a cast iron pan.

In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients. Cut in the butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture forms small crumbles. If you are using oil instead of butter, stir it into the dry mixture until the topping is evenly moistened.

Sprinkle the oatmeal streusel over the cinnamon peaches. Place the baking dish on the center rack of the oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the peaches are bubbling and the topping is crisp and golden.

Serve the peach crisp warm, at room temperature, or cold. It is delicious on its own and even better with a scoop of ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream.

Peach crumble toppings

This peach crumble is sweet and satisfying on its own, but toppings can make it feel extra special. Try it with coconut ice cream, almond milk ice cream, oat milk ice cream, keto ice cream, or coconut whipped cream.

For a breakfast style option, spoon the oatmeal peach crisp over chia pudding or add it to plain or vanilla yogurt. The combination of fruit, oats, and creamy yogurt makes a balanced bowl with fiber, calcium, and protein.

Healthy peach crisp recipe

This healthy peach crisp includes six cups of peaches and less than half a cup of sugar for the entire pan. Peaches are rich in vitamins A and C, and the oat topping adds whole grain texture.

For a vegan peach crisp, use your favorite nondairy butter or choose the oil option. The dessert is naturally egg free and can be made gluten free by using gluten free all purpose flour and certified gluten free oats.

If you want a version with no added regular sugar, you may use date sugar or a sugar free granulated sweetener such as xylitol, erythritol, or allulose.

Storage instructions

Peach crisp is best the day it is baked, when the oatmeal topping is at its crispiest. If you have leftovers, store them in a covered container in the refrigerator.

To help keep the topping from becoming too soft, leave a small opening in the container so excess moisture can escape. The peach dessert can also be frozen. Thaw before serving, then reheat if you prefer warm peach crisp.

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