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Easy Fresh Peach Crisp Recipe with Crunchy Almond Topping

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A straightforward and comforting peach crisp featuring fresh peaches and a crunchy almond topping that balances sweet and nutty flavors perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium fresh peaches (about 2 pounds or 900 grams), peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (65 grams)
  • 1/2 cup sliced or roughly chopped almonds (60 grams)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (70 grams)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (40 grams)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 grams), cold and cubed
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prep the peaches by scoring a shallow ‘X’ on the bottom, blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunging into ice water to peel easily. Slice peaches into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  2. In a large bowl, toss peach slices with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
  3. In another bowl, combine rolled oats, almonds, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt.
  4. Add cold, cubed butter to the oat mixture and cut in using a pastry cutter, two forks, or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  5. Transfer peach filling to a greased 9-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the almond topping evenly over the peaches.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbling.
  8. Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

To prevent topping from browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking. Toast almonds lightly beforehand for enhanced flavor. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour and use certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil but expect a slightly different texture. Uniform peach slices ensure even cooking. Avoid over-sugaring to keep fresh peach flavor. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently.

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