What is Peach Crisp? Peach Crisp is a traditional oven-baked fruit dessert featuring juicy, cinnamon-sweetened sliced peaches topped with a crunchy golden streusel crumble made of rolled oats, butter, brown sugar, and flour. It delivers all the comforting flavor of peach pie with zero rolling pins or dough handling.
This peach crisp recipe is a delightful dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of ripe peaches, topped with a buttery oat crumble. It’s perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you’re in the mood for a warm, comforting homestyle dessert served fresh with a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Difference Between Peach Crisp, Crumble, and Cobbler
While often used interchangeably, a crisp traditionally contains rolled oats that crisp up during baking, providing texture and crunch. A crumble features a streusel without oats, and a cobbler is topped with dropped biscuit dough. This oat-infused crisp offers the ultimate balance of caramelized fruit and crunchy topping.
Easy Peach Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh peaches peeled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Prepare the Peaches: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss to coat the peaches evenly.
- Make the Crisp Topping: In another bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until crumbly.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the peach mixture into a greased baking dish. Evenly spread the oat topping over the peaches.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, preferably with ice cream or whipped cream.
More Fruit Desserts: If you love warm baked fruit with crispy oat streusel, be sure to try our Classic Apple Crumble Recipe.

Easy Peach Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Prepare the Peaches: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss to coat the peaches evenly.
- Make the Crisp Topping: In another bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until crumbly.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the peach mixture into a greased baking dish. Evenly spread the oat topping over the peaches.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, preferably with ice cream or whipped cream.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use canned or frozen peaches instead of fresh?
Yes! Both canned peaches (drained well) and frozen peaches (thawed and drained) work wonderfully year-round. Reduce added sugar by 1-2 tablespoons if using peaches packed in syrup.
How do you keep peach crisp topping crunchy?
Bake uncovered so moisture can evaporate, and use cold cubed butter mixed with rolled oats. Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer at 350Β°F (175Β°C) for 5-8 minutes rather than microwaving.
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