Description
Strawberry Peach Crisp Dessert is a delightful summer treat combining sweet, juicy strawberries and peaches with a crunchy oat and almond topping. Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled as a refreshing snack, this crisp offers a balance of fruity freshness and comforting texture. Ideal for anyone seeking a light yet satisfying dessert with room for customization using cinnamon, nuts, or berries.
Ingredients
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Fruit Mixture
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the hulled and halved strawberries with sliced peaches. Add granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and optional cinnamon. Toss gently to coat all the fruit evenly. This mixture will create the juicy base of your crisp and help thicken the filling during baking.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the topping.
- Make the topping: In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, sliced almonds, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is crumbly but holds together when pressed. This topping will bake to a crunchy golden crust.
- Assemble the crisp: Pour the prepared fruit mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish or similar. Evenly sprinkle the oat and almond topping over the fruit, creating a generous layer that won’t fall off when served.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for about 15 minutes before serving. This dessert is delicious warm, especially paired with vanilla ice cream, but can also be enjoyed chilled.
- Optional variations: Feel free to switch out strawberries for blueberries or raspberries, add a pinch of cinnamon to the fruit, or incorporate shredded coconut into the topping to customize flavors and textures to your liking.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh fruits for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Adding cinnamon to the fruit mix enhances the warm notes of the dessert.
- This crisp can be made a day ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour in the topping with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to complement the warm, crunchy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
