Description
Delicious Pecan Peach Crisp with a golden topping, perfect as a dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups sliced peaches (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/81/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/21/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 11/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/41/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
- 2/3 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats (or quick oats)
- 2/3 cup chopped or halved unsalted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Start by peeling and slicing the peaches. Mix them with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ensuring not to overmix to keep the peach slices intact.
- Create the Topping: In a bowl, combine 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats, and 1/41/2 teaspoon salt along with 11/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup chopped pecans if desired. Cut in 1/2 cup unsalted butter until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs. The butter must be very cold for the best texture.
- Assemble the Crisp: Layer the peach filling in your baking dish. Sprinkle the topping generously over it, ensuring it looks delightfully chunky and evenly spread for a crispy edge.
- Oven Time: Bake in a preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 45 minutes. You will smell sweet peaches mingling with toasty pecans, which indicates it is nearly done.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the crisp to cool slightly after removing it from the oven. This helps the filling set for better scooping. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Cover leftovers and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Expert Tips: Ensure you use very cold butter for the best crumbly texture. If the topping is too wet, make sure the butter is properly cut into the flour mixture. Use slightly firm peaches to avoid mushy results. Adjust sweetness if peaches are ripe by reducing the granulated sugar.
- Reheating Instructions: Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra sweetness. Top with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Recipe Variations: Substitute pecans with walnuts for a different flavor. Add a touch of nutmeg to the filling for warmth or incorporate berries like blueberries or raspberries with the peaches.
- Ingredient Notes: Choose slightly firm peaches for the best baking results. Avoid canned peaches, as they can become too mushy. For the oats, either old-fashioned or quick oats can be used interchangeably.
Nutrition
- 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