Description
This Easy Peach Crisp is perfect for a lighter summer dessert. You can customize this recipe to meet your vegan, gluten or flavor preferences.
Ingredients
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- 8 ripe peaches (cored and sliced)
- 1 cup brown sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract ((or seeds of 1 vanilla bean))
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 6 tablespoons of butter*
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F.
- Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray or rub with butter or coconut oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peaches, vanilla beans or extract, ½ cup brown sugar and corn starch. Mix well to coat peaches. Pour in 9x13 pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine butter, oats, ½ cup brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and pecans. Use a fork or your fingers to press the ingredients together and mix in the butter or oil. Continue mixing until fats are incorporated throughout dry ingredients and mix is crumbly.
- Sprinkle oat mixture on top of peaches to cover. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until topping is golden brown and peaches are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let rest for about 10 minutes. Serve warm and with vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream if desired.
Notes
*To make this recipe vegan, use all coconut oil or vegan butter.
To make this recipe gluten free, use certified gluten free oats and substitute a gluten free flour for the whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert