Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Strawberry Peach Crisp Dessert featuring a juicy fruit filling topped with a buttery oat crumble, baked to golden perfection. Perfect served warm alone or with vanilla ice cream, this classic American dessert celebrates the fresh flavors of summer.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dessert evenly.
- Prepare Fruit Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the sliced strawberries and peaches with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until the fruit is evenly coated to help thicken the filling during baking.
- Assemble Fruit Base: Pour the prepared fruit mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish, evenly spreading it as the base layer.
- Prepare Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the melted butter and stir thoroughly until the mixture becomes crumbly and moistened to form the crisp topping.
- Top the Fruit: Evenly sprinkle the oat crumble topping over the fruit mixture in the baking dish to cover the filling completely.
- Bake the Crisp: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the fruit filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm on its own or accompanied by vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Frozen strawberries and peaches can be used when fresh fruit is unavailable—ensure you thaw and drain them to avoid excess moisture.
- Adding a pinch of nutmeg to the topping enhances the spice depth and aroma.
- This dessert is versatile and can be made with nectarines or raspberries substituting peaches or strawberries respectively.
