Description
A delightful Peach Strawberry Crisp combining fresh, juicy peaches and strawberries topped with a buttery oat crumble, baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for summer gatherings and can be served warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Fruit Mixture
- 4 cups fresh peaches (peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F to get it ready for baking.
- Prepare the Fruit Mixture: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and sliced peaches along with hulled and halved strawberries. Add granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, stirring well to evenly coat the fruit with these ingredients.
- Transfer Fruit to Baking Dish: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and pour the fruit mixture into it, spreading evenly.
- Make the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture reaches a coarse crumb-like texture.
- Top the Fruit: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the baking dish, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra richness.
Notes
- You can use frozen fruit (thawed and drained) if fresh is unavailable.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or almonds to the topping for extra crunch.
- To make the crisp gluten-free, substitute with certified gluten-free oats and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
