Description
Peach Strawberry Crisp is a sweet and tangy fruit dessert featuring juicy peaches and ripe strawberries baked under a golden, buttery oat topping. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that celebrates summer’s best produce—perfect on its own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches (peeled if desired)
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crisp Topping:
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the crisp.
- Mix Fruit Filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced peaches and strawberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the fruit is evenly coated. This mixture helps thicken the filling and balance sweetness and tartness.
- Assemble Filling: Pour the prepared fruit mixture evenly into the greased baking dish, spreading it out for uniform baking.
- Prepare Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which creates the topping’s signature crunchy texture.
- Top the Filling: Sprinkle the crumbly oat topping evenly over the fruit layer in the dish to cover completely.
- Bake the Crisp: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbly and the topping turns a golden brown, indicating it is fully cooked and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set. Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or your favorite topping.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen fruit, but if using frozen, thaw completely and drain excess liquid to avoid a soggy crisp.
- For extra texture and flavor, add chopped nuts such as pecans or almonds to the crisp topping before baking.
- This dessert is best served warm and pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added richness.
