This easy peach crisp recipe features lightly sweetened, sliced, sun-ripened peaches topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced oatmeal crumble. 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, tasty peach crisp recipe featuring fresh peaches and a simple crumble topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy night in, this fruit crisp can be assembled in about 15 minutes, making it easy on a weeknight yet special enough for company.
Ingredients Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Peaches: Preferably fresh. You can use frozen peaches in a pinch, but do not thaw them.
- Pineapple juice: Lemon juice would work as well.
- Brown sugar: Not too much in the peach mixture if those peaches are already sweet.
- Vanilla extract: Use the pure stuff, please.
- Ground cinnamon: Adds amazing flavor.
- 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.
- Peel and slice the peaches.
- Stir together the peaches, pineapple juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Spoon the mixture into a baking dish.
- Whisk the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter and cut the butter into the mixture. Stir in the oats.
- Sprinkle over the peach mixture and bake.
Preparation Tips
- 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.
- 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, pecans, almonds, or pistachios to the crumble topping.
- Remove the oats: This recipe becomes a crumble. Of course, a crisp and a crumble have almost become interchangeable, and you will find both crisp and crumble recipes that include oats.
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 into 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.
More Peach Recipes
Perfect Peach Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
Peach Mixture
- 6 cups peeled sliced fresh peaches
- 1½ tablespoons pineapple or lemon juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crisp Topping
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ 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 9×9-inch or equivalent-size baking dish.
- Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the 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
- 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.
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Julia
Peach crisps is such a good summer food! I love having a sweet treat after eating a lighter meal in the summer.
Beth Pierce
Me too!
Hadley
You have been sharing so many different crisp recipes lately – they’ve all felt very much like summer! In the United Kingdom, there isn’t many peach desserts – it’s just not a thing here – so it’s fun to see a peach crisp.
Beth Pierce
That is so sad because peaches are delicious.
Maria
The peeling tips are especially helpful for anyone using fresh peaches. This crisp was the perfect summer dessert to share. Thanks for the recipe, Beth!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Maria!
Kat
Baking fruit crisps during lazy weekends smells amazing inside the house. Warm peaches with crunchy oats on top make a wonderful dessert after dinner.
Beth Pierce
1 agree 100%
Karen
I never had peach crisp, this looks soooo delicious. I can’t wait to make it tomorrow. I went through the recipe, it is very easy to follow. Thank you so so much.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Karen!
J Connelly, NJ.
Delicious. Right combination of ingredients and baking recommendations. I’ve tried many peach crisps and this one, more than any other, reminds me of the flavors my Grandmother’s recipe offered. I do think adding toasted pecans would be a fun add next time.
Beth Pierce
I am so glad that you liked the peach crisp! Great idea on the pecans!
Donna L Smith
I am looking at this recipe to feed 40, has anyone used frozen peaches?
Beth Pierce
You can use frozen peaches in a pinch, but do not thaw them.
Rebecca
I just did without issue. I did however, let them thaw, drained the juice, added the other ingredients and thickened it on the stove, poured it over the peaches and stored it in then completed recipe accordingly. I had no complaints and it disappeared. ☺️
Fransic verso
This looks so yummy, I don’t think I have tried this. I would agree with you about the peels taste bitter and prefer no peel.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Fransic! Enjoy!
Melody
This is the best peach crisp I have had in years. It reminded me of my grandmother’s crisp. Thanks for the great crisp!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Melody!
Sonya K
I love how juicy and sweet this was! My family loved it. I think I saw my brother licking the plate!
Beth Pierce
LOL!