Description
Strawberry Peach Crisp is a delightful summer dessert bursting with fresh peaches and strawberries topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s a warm, comforting treat perfect for any occasion, easily enhanced with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the crisp evenly.
- Prepare Fruit Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled and sliced peaches, hulled and halved strawberries, lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Gently stir until all the fruit pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and pour the fruit mixture in, spreading it into an even layer to bake uniformly.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed unsalted butter, then use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend everything until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble Crisp: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the baking dish, covering it completely for a crunchy finish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is a golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm on its own or topped with your favorite vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
Notes
- You can use frozen fruit if fresh isn’t available—just thaw and drain before using to avoid excess liquid.
- Add a handful of chopped nuts like pecans or almonds to the topping for extra crunch and flavor.
