There’s something special about the smell of warm peaches baking in the oven—it reminds me of summer visits to Grandma’s house. Her peach crisp was the highlight of every family gathering, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This version is simple, cozy, and packed with old-fashioned charm. Give it a try and bring a little sunshine to your table today.
For the filling:
6 fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the crisp topping:
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss peach slices with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour into the baking dish.
In another bowl, combine oats, flour, both sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter and use a fork or fingers to mix until crumbly.
Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the peaches.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Let it cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Frozen or canned peaches work if fresh ones aren’t in season—just drain well.
For a nutty crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped pecans to the topping.