Description
This Old Fashioned Strawberry Peach Crisp is a delightful and comforting dessert featuring juicy peaches and sweet strawberries topped with a buttery, oat-filled crumb. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy treat, it combines fresh fruit with a crunchy, cinnamon-spiced topping baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Fruit Filling
- 6-8 medium peaches, blanched, peeled, and sliced
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Crisp Topping
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Grease an 8 x 11-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick baking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Fruit Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, strawberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Stir gently to coat the fruit evenly. Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish and set aside.
- Make Crisp Topping in Food Processor: Add the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter cubes to a food processor. Use the pulse setting to blend the mixture until it forms pea-sized crumbs, ensuring the butter is incorporated without melting.
- Finish Topping by Hand: Transfer the crumb mixture carefully into a separate mixing bowl. Stir in the quick-cooking oats by hand until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined.
- Assemble the Crisp: Evenly sprinkle the oat-topping mixture over the fruit in the baking dish, covering the filling completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the fruit filling is bubbly and the crisp topping turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving to let the juices thicken and flavors meld.
Notes
- Blanch peaches by boiling them for 30-60 seconds and then plunging into ice water to easily slip off skins.
- Use cold butter for the topping to achieve a crumbly texture.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the fruit mixture.
- This crisp is delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
