Desserts

Fresh Peach Crisp with Oat Crumble

Juicy summer peaches baked under a buttery brown sugar and rolled oat topping.

March 1, 2025 By Chef Clara 4.9 (223 votes)
Fresh Peach Crisp with Oat Crumble
The Quick Takeaway

In a nutshell: This authentic american fresh peach crisp with oat crumble comes together in just 60 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 60 mins
Cuisine American
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Celebrate peach season with this warm, bubbly dessert topped with golden crispy oats and served best with vanilla ice cream.

Key Equipment

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Chef's Pro-Tips

  • Blend to Fine Consistency: Puree the rolled oats with wet ingredients for 40-50 seconds until completely silky smooth. This transforms ordinary oats into a light, cake-like sponge rather than a dense porridge.
  • Use Very Ripe Bananas: Spotted, brown-flecked bananas provide natural moisture, rich sweetness, and binding power so you can reduce added sugars.
  • Watch the Center: Bake until the perimeter is golden and the center has a gentle spring back. Pulling it out slightly soft ensures a gooey, molten texture as it cools.

Ingredients
6 servings

  • 5 large fresh peaches, sliced into wedges
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Prep Peaches

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss sliced peaches with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and half the cinnamon in an 8x8 baking dish.

2

Make Crumble

In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until coarse crumbs form.

3

Bake

Spread oat crumble evenly over peaches. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and fruit juices bubble around the edges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — thaw them first and drain off excess liquid, then toss with the lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch as directed. You may need a few extra minutes of baking.

The topping should be golden brown and the fruit juices should be visibly bubbling around the edges — that's the sign the filling has thickened.

Yes — mix the oat crumble and refrigerate it for up to 2 days, or freeze it for longer. Spread it over the peaches straight from the fridge or freezer.

It's wonderful warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.