The Ultimate Homemade Peach Crisp - Summer's Perfect Dessert

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate peach cobbler, a delcious dessert that captures the heart of summer in every mouthwatering bite. This peach crisp, made with fresh, sun-ripened peaches, combines the sweetness of juicy peaches with the warmth of brown sugar and cinnamon. A touch of toasty nuts, adding just the right amount of crunch, elevates this cobbler to new heights. Now is the perfect time to try your hand at homemade peach cobbler, as peaches are currently in season and at their sweetest. This is an easy recipe to make, and you can choose to either peel the skin or not. It's perfect with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped topping. Now is the perfect time to indulge in peach cobbler, as peaches are currently in season and at their sweetest. Visit your local farmers' market to pick up the freshest, juiciest peaches for a truly irresistible dessert.

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Why I Love This Recipe:

1. Spotlights fresh peaches, allowing them to shine. Eating in-season fruits is not only delicious, but it also ensures you're enjoying produce at its peak freshness and nutritional value, often with better flavor and at a lower cost.
2. This recipe is simple and much easier to make than pie! Do you have a family reunion, potluck or bbq coming up? This is the recipe you'll want to bring!
3. This dessert offers a an array of textures and tastes between the crunchy nuts, juicy vanilla and cinnamon peaches, a splash of lemon and perfectly toasted crumble on top.
4. Best of all no waiting, you can pull this crisp out of the oven and serve immediately!

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To Peel or Not to Peel - Really, it just comes down to personal preference.

Peeling Peaches:

It's pretty simple to do; you can either blanch your peaches or remove them with a paring knife.

1. Blanching Method: Score a small "X" at the bottom of each peach. Drop the peaches into boiling water for about 30 seconds, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath. Once cooled, the skins should slip off easily.

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2. Paring Knife Method: Use a sharp paring knife to gently peel the skin, starting from the top of the peach and working your way down.

Pros: The texture is smoother, there is no chewy skin, and the peaches blend seamlessly into the crisp, making it visually appealing.

Cons: It takes a lot of time, and peeling the peaches will result in a loss of nutrients and fiber from the skin.

This recipe makes a nice 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. You can cut the recipe in half if you are looking for a smaller amount (9 inch square dish).

Ingredients:

Crisp Filling:

• 10 C. of sliced peaches (peeled or unpeeled, your choice)
• 1/2 C. flour
• 1 C. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Crisp Topping:

• 1 C. light brown sugar (lightly packed)
• 1 1/3 C. flour
• 2 rounded tsps of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 sticks of unsalted butter (needs to be very cold and cubed)
• 1 1/3 C. old-fashioned oats
• 1 1/3 C. nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts) optional

Directions:

Warm your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick spray. Place to the side.

For your crisp filling: add all of your crisp filling ingredients (peaches, sugar, flour, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla) into a large bowl and stir to combine. Once you have combined everything, pour it into your prepared 9 x 13 inch pan.

For your crisp topping: combine your brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Using forks, knives, or a pastry cutter, cut in your very cold chunks of butter. Do this until your mixture is crumbly (pea-sized).

Once your butter has been cut in, gently stir in your oats and nuts (if using), then sprinkle over top.

Place your crisp in your preheated oven and bake until the topping is golden brown and bubbling at the edges. It should take around 50-55 minutes, but begin checking at the 40 minute mark as all ovens are a bit different. Once done, remove from the oven and serve! This crisp is delicious, hot, warm, and even cold!

Enjoy Friends! ❤️

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