Description
Peach crisp is a delightful American summertime dessert featuring fresh peeled and sliced peaches coated in a spiced sugar mixture, topped with a buttery, crumbly flour and brown sugar topping, then baked until golden brown for a warm, comforting treat.
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling
- 8 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup organic sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter (for topping, sliced)
For the Crispy Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
- 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) and allow it to reach this temperature to ensure even baking.
- Make topping mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and brown sugar. Add 1 cup of butter and mix on low speed until you achieve a crumbly texture.
- Prepare sugar-spice mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Prepare peaches: Peel and slice the fresh peaches, placing them in a large bowl.
- Coat peaches: Add the sugar-spice mixture to the sliced peaches and stir thoroughly until all peaches are well coated.
- Assemble fruit base: Pour the coated peach mixture into a 9 x 13 inch or 3-quart baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Add butter slices: Distribute the remaining ¼ cup of sliced butter over the top of the peaches randomly.
- Apply topping: Spread the crumbly flour and brown sugar topping evenly over the fruit layer.
- Bake: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the topping turns a golden brown color and the peach filling is bubbling.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic pairing.
Notes
- Nutritional values are approximate and can vary depending on brands and ingredient modifications.
- For the most accurate nutritional information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements used.
- Peeling peaches can be easier if you blanch them briefly in boiling water and then plunge into ice water.
- This dessert is best served warm but also delicious at room temperature.
