This easy peach crisp recipe is lightly sweetened, sliced, sun-ripened peaches topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble oatmeal topping. The end result is pure bliss and so 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.
Do you like peaches? We just love peaches. Correction, we adore them. This crisp. Peach Coffee Cake, Fresh Peach Salsa, and Peach Bellini are just a few of our favorite recipes. This easy fruit crisp can be assembled in about fifteen minutes, making it easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for company.
How to make the best Peach Crisp
Start by peeling and slicing your peaches. Be sure to see my easy peach-peeling tips below. Now in a large bowl, stir together the peaches, pineapple or lemon juice, a little bit of brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Spoon the peach slices into a baking dish and set it aside for a few minutes while you make the topping.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Now using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Next, stir in the oats. Then sprinkle it over the peaches. Finally, bake the peach crisp until it is bubbly on the edges and golden brown on the top.
Tips for 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 minute or up to 2 minutes for peaches that are not quite ripe.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove them 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.
Tips for making homemade Peach Crisp
- For best results, use fresh sun-ripened peaches at peak season as they are so flavor-packed. In a pinch, you can use frozen peaches but do not thaw them. I pick mine up at the farmer’s market.
- 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.
- Mix up the fruit by replacing half the fruit with cherries, strawberries, or blueberries.
- Store leftovers on the kitchen counter for up to 24 hours (if it lasts that long) and then covered in the fridge. If your house is exceptionally warm, then store it in the refrigerator soon after it cools.
- This crisp is equally delicious with apples, blueberries, blackberries, or any combination of these.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
What’s the difference between a crisp, cobbler, and crumble?
Summer just would not be the same without these scrumptious desserts. They all start with a base of cooked, bubbly, sweet fruit, but when it comes to the toppings, things are a little different. Regardless of which one you are preparing, the topping should not cover all of the fruit. Instead, there should be little pockets for the fruit to bubble up through, creating the most heavenly bites.
- The Crisp is topped with a crumbly streusel topping that includes rolled oats. Try our Easy Apple Crisp recipe for another fruity option.
- The Cobbler is topped with a buttery biscuit-like topping. You’d love our Blueberry Cobbler and Blackberry Cobbler.
- The Crumble is topped with a streusel topping like the crisp, but it does not contain oats.
More peach recipes to try
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
- For best results, use fresh sun-ripened peaches at peak season as they are so flavor-packed. In a pinch, you can use frozen peaches but do not thaw them. I pick mine up at the farmer's market.
- 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.
- Mix up the fruit by replacing half the fruit with cherries, strawberries, or blueberries.
- Store leftovers on the kitchen counter for up to 24 hours (if it lasts that long) and then covered in the fridge. If your house is exceptionally warm, then store it in the refrigerator soon after it cools.
- This crisp is equally delicious with apples, blueberries, blackberries, or any combination of these.
- 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.