This easy peach crisp recipe is lightly sweetened, sliced, sun-ripened peaches topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble oatmeal topping. The result is pure bliss and much easier and quicker than a peach pie.
This is one of our go-to easy summer desserts. The kids like theirs a la mode, but I like mine straight up so I can savor every bite of the ripe peaches. If you like this recipe, try peach smoothie, peach muffins, and peach dump cake.
Indulge in this easy and tasty peach crisp recipe using fresh peaches and a simple crumble topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy night in, this fruit crisp can be assembled in about fifteen minutes, making it easy for a weeknight but special enough for company.
Ingredients Notes and Substitutions
- Peaches: preferably fresh. You can use frozen peaches in a pinch, but do not thaw them.
- Pineapple juice: or lemon juice
- Brown sugar: not too much in the peach mixture if those peaches are already sweet
- Cornstarch: to thicken it a bit
- Vanilla extract: the pure stuff, please
- Ground cinnamon: adds amazing flavor
- All-purpose flour
- Salt: just a tad in the crisp topping
- Butter: unsalted or salted. If using salted, eliminate the added salt.
- Oats: old fashioned rolled oats are best
How To Make Peach Crisp
This is the nutshell version. See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and instructions.
Start by peeling and slicing your peaches. In a large bowl, stir together the peaches, pineapple or lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Spoon the mixture slices into a baking dish.
Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Then, stir in the oats. Sprinkle it over the peach mixture and bake.
To Peel or Not To Peel
Peeling peaches for cobbler, crisps, and pie is a matter of personal preference. I find the skins a little tough and bitter. Here are a few helpful steps for easily peeling peaches.
- Score the peaches on the bottom by cutting the skin with a knife in the shape of an X that is about an inch by an inch.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop the peaches a couple at a time in the boiling water for 1 or 2 minutes for peaches that are not quite ripe.
- Remove them with a slotted spoon and plunge them into an ice bath. Let them soak for about two minutes before drying them.
- Using your fingers, pull back the skins, starting at the bottom with the scored skin.
Preparation Tips and Storage
- Cut your chilled butter into small cubes. It helps with the task of cutting in butter.
- I like to use old-fashioned rolled oats. They add more texture, crunch, and flavor than their quick oat cousins.
- Store leftovers on the kitchen counter for up to 24 hours and then in the fridge. If your house is exceptionally warm, store it in the refrigerator soon after it cools.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Recipe Variations
- Other fruit: Mix up the fruit by replacing half the fruit with cherries, strawberries, or blueberries.
- Top it: vanilla ice cream, homemade whipped cream, or caramel sauce
- Nuts: add chopped walnuts, pecan, almonds, or pistachios to the crumble topping
- Remove the oats: and this recipe becomes a crumble. Of course a crisp and crumble have almost become interchangeable, and you will find both crisp and crumble recipes with oats in them.
More Peach Recipes
Perfect Peach Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
Peach Mixture
- 6 cups peeled sliced fresh peaches
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pineapple or lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crisp Topping
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chilled butter cut in small cubes
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, gently stir together the peaches, pineapple juice or lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Spoon into a 9 x 9 inch or equivalent size baking dish.
- Whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in the oats.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the fruit is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
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Notes
- Cut your chilled butter into small cubes. It really helps with the task of cutting in butter.
- I like to use old-fashioned rolled oats. They add more texture, crunch, and flavor than their quick oat cousins.
- Store leftovers on the kitchen counter for up to 24 hours and then covered in the fridge. If your house is exceptionally warm, then store it in the refrigerator soon after it cools.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
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Heather
I love peaches but I’ve never tried a peach crisp. I’m printing this out to make for the family this weekend! Thank you.
Bryan Carey
Peaches, vanilla, cinnamon, and other assorted goodness! Peaches aren’t my absolute favorite fruit, but I do like them and I love this dessert.
Stephanie
Such a delicious peach crisp recipe! I could eat the crisp on its own – but luckily I can purchase decent peaches year-round!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Stephanie! So glad that you like the crisp!
Whitney Stewart
Peaches? Check. Dessert? Check. Looks utterly delicious? Check! Check! CHECK!! Lol! I was JUST thinking I wanted something peach related since it’s getting warm out. Thanks so much for sharing!
Diana Reis
Looks amazing! Bookmarking this for summer. I can’t wait to for warm weather and peach crisp.
justine
Took to a potluck and it was a huge hit, none left over after I left.
Beth Pierce
Awesome! So glad to hear it!
Vicky
I just love a good crisp! This is the perfect summer dessert when fresh peaches are in season. I have tried it with frozen peaches as well and it has been just as yummy.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Vicky@ So glad that you like the peach crisp.
Nikki
This peach crisp was fabulous! I love that it is super easy to make and can have it any time using fresh or frozen peaches.
Kushigalu
Drooling over this peach crisp. Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer
Can you make this up before you make by 12-15 hours?
Beth Pierce
Yes you can but I would keep the topping in a separate container and add it right before baking. Both the peach base and the topping need to be refrigerated till about 1/2 hour before baking.
Jupiter Hadley
Thank you so much for all of these peeling tips, I suck at peeling peaches and they are just what I need for this recipe.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome!
Everything Enchanting
Yum! This looks so good 😍 I love Peach crisp, can’t wait to try your version ❤️.
Khushboo
I love peaches. This dessert Was so yummy. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
Lavanda Michelle
Wow! This is something I definitely need to try. Peach desserts are always the best!
Beth Pierce
They really are! Enjoy!!
Melanie E
Peaches are one of my favorite fruits. This was a tasty treat for the whole family and extra delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Yeah Lifestyle
We love peaches in our house and actually have some we need to use up! This looks absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to give it a try!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!