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Cozy Peach Crisp Recipe with Oat Pecan Streusel Perfect for Summer Desserts

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A warm and tender peach crisp topped with a nutty oat pecan streusel, perfect for savoring late summer evenings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 600g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (60g)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (70g)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed (85g)
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
  • A pinch of salt
  • Vanilla ice cream (store-bought or homemade) for serving

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice about 4 cups (600g) of ripe peaches. To peel easily, blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water to slip off skins.
  2. Toss sliced peaches with 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate and thicken.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position rack in the middle.
  4. Toast 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir often and set aside to cool.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (90g) rolled oats, 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar, a pinch of nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Add cold cubed butter (6 tablespoons / 85g) and use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  7. Fold in toasted pecans.
  8. Transfer peach mixture to an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish, spreading evenly.
  9. Sprinkle oat pecan streusel topping generously over peaches.
  10. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbly.
  11. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  12. Let crisp rest for at least 10 minutes to thicken juices.
  13. Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For vegan, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free vanilla ice cream. Toast pecans to enhance flavor. Keep butter cold for best streusel texture. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Peeling peaches carefully improves texture. Can prepare streusel ahead and refrigerate.

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