Description
This Peach Strawberry Crisp is a delightful American dessert featuring a juicy blend of fresh peaches and strawberries topped with a buttery, oat-based crumb topping. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a perfect summer treat served warm and pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the fruit filling:
- 3 cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches (peeled if fresh)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the crisp topping:
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crisp.
- Prepare the fruit filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss the mixture until the fruit is evenly coated to ensure the filling will thicken and flavor the dessert evenly.
- Transfer the fruit to baking dish: Pour the coated fruit mixture into a greased 8×8-inch or similarly sized baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the crisp topping: In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter, then use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture reaches a coarse crumbly texture.
- Assemble the crisp: Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the prepared fruit in the baking dish, covering the surface completely.
- Bake the crisp: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges, indicating that it is cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. For extra indulgence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute with certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend.
- You can customize the fruit filling by using other berries or stone fruits depending on what is in season.
