This Homemade Fresh Peach Crisp is a simple yet irresistible dessert, featuring juicy, ripe peaches baked under a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumble topping. The combination of the warm, soft peaches with the crisp, golden topping makes it a crowd-pleasing summer treat. Whether served fresh out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed cold, this peach crisp is pure comfort in a bowl. The addition of a hint of apple juice and lemon enhances the natural sweetness of the peaches, making each bite even more flavorful.
Ingredients:
Crumble Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
Peach Filling:
- 7 fresh peaches, skinned, pitted, and cut into ½-inch slices
- ¼ cup apple juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
Other:
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Peaches:
Start by peeling and slicing your fresh peaches into ½-inch slices. Transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add the apple juice, lemon juice, sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon to the peaches. Toss everything together until the peaches are evenly coated in the mixture. Set the bowl aside to allow the flavors to meld. - Make the Crumble Topping:
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, white sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Add the chilled butter pieces to the mixture. Using a fork or pastry cutter, mash everything together until you achieve a crumbly, sandy texture with small clumps. These buttery crumbs will form the crisp topping. - Preheat and Assemble:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish (about 9×9 inches) with non-stick cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking. Spread the peach mixture evenly in the baking dish, making sure to pour in any juices as well. Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping evenly over the peaches. - Bake the Peach Crisp:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly and tender. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking. - Serve:
Once the peach crisp is baked to perfection, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or enjoy cold straight from the fridge. Either way, it’s delicious!
Tips for Success:
- Peeling Peaches Easily: To peel peaches with minimal effort, score the skin lightly with a knife and blanch them in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. The skins should slip off easily.
- Crumble Consistency: Make sure the butter for the topping is cold and firm to achieve that perfect crumble. If it’s too soft, it will blend into the mixture rather than forming crumbs.
- Adjust Sweetness: Depending on how sweet your peaches are, you can adjust the amount of sugar in the filling to taste.
This Fresh Peach Crisp is the ultimate way to celebrate peach season, capturing all the best flavors of summer in one simple dish. Enjoy!
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