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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Ronnie
I actually don’t think I’ve ever had peaches before, but this sounds really tasty. And the contrast with the crumble would be so nice
Jupiter Hadley
I love peaches but have never had peach crisp! Thank you for the tips on peeling – I know I would have had a lot of trouble peeling peaches as I have never done that before.
Kelly
A regular peeler works for peaches, but I have a potato pillar that you turn the handle on top and it worked great with peaches too. The only thing you had to do was cut out the core.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip, Kelly!
Monidipa Dutta
This peach crisp recipe is a true gem! The use of fresh peaches, oats, and cinnamon creates a heavenly aroma and flavor. Perfect for a cozy night in or a summer gathering.
Beth Pierce
I agree 100%
Celebrate Woman Today
I like any crisp recipe. Yours looks so refreshing and calls for a bite!
Indu
I love peaches. And I am going to try this delicious sweet peach crisp on my birthday.
Beth Pierce
Happy birthday, Indu!
Laura
This sound so delicious. I will admit I have never baked with peaches but this sounds too good not to try.
Yeah Lifestyle
I am a really big fan of apple crumble so I was eager to give this peach recipe a try. I love it, it is such a tasty crisp and I will make it again.
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it! We love it too!
Jennifer
Just perfect!
Samantha Donnelly
I do love peaches, and this peach crisp recipe is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I have made it many times and it is always amazing.
Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that you enjoyed them!
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Marysa
I love picking peaches in the summer and making some fresh recipes. This sounds delicious!
MELANIE E
Great peach crisp recipe. So easy and it has so much flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Angie Rose
I love apple crisp, but I’ve never tried peach crisp! It looks absolutely delectable. I can’t wait to give it a try!
Gervin Khan
Such an easy and delicious dessert to make for everyone. This is definitely a perfect summer dessert for me! Yum!
Ntensibe Edgar
Ooohhh…my whole life, I have only known one way of consuming peaches! It’s time I experiment with your recipe and way. Thanks for sharing about it.