Description
A delightful and healthy dessert combining the flavors of ginger and ripe peaches, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 11/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 5 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 11/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/41/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Start by peeling and slicing your peaches. Choose ripe peaches for that juicy flavor; they should soften with a gentle squeeze.
- Mix Peach Filling: Toss the sliced peaches with cornstarch and grated fresh ginger, letting the flavors mingle. You will see the cornstarch starting to coat the fruit, making it glossy.
- Make the Crisp Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, almond meal, sliced or slivered almonds, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir until combined. If it appears too dry, add a bit of melted coconut oil or maple syrup to moisten the mixture.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the peach filling evenly in the 9 x 13-inch baking dish and sprinkle the crisp topping generously over the fruit, covering every inch.
- Bake It Up: Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F for about 35 minutes. If the topping begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to ensure even baking.
- Let It Cool: Once out of the oven, let the ginger peach crisp cool for 10 minutes to allow the filling to thicken. Avoid cutting into it too soon to prevent a runny filling.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. Pay attention to fruit ripeness; they should yield slightly to pressure and have a pleasant aroma. You can prep the crisp topping in advance and store it for up to 24 hours prior to baking. If the peach filling appears too runny, add a little extra cornstarch to help thicken it.
- Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped coconut cream. Consider topping with additional sliced almonds for extra crunch.
- For added flavor, mix in blueberries or use apricots alongside peaches. Drizzle with bourbon caramel sauce for a special touch.
- Select ripe peaches for optimal flavor; unripe fruit can diminish taste. If fresh peaches are unavailable, canned peaches (no-sugar-added) can be substituted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg