Warm Cinnamon Peach Crisp Recipe

This comforting Warm Cinnamon Peach Crisp features tender, juicy peaches bubbling underneath a buttery, golden oat crumble. The result is a perfect balance of sweet, caramelized fruit and spiced crunch that tastes like late summer in a bowl. It creates an irresistible aroma while baking and makes a simple yet satisfying dessert for any family gathering.

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Warm Cinnamon Peach Crisp Recipe Ingredients

The Fruit Base

• 4 cups peeled, sliced peaches (about 7–8 medium fresh peaches, or thawed frozen peaches)

The Crisp Topping

• ½ cup cold butter, cubed
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt

How To Make Warm Cinnamon Peach Crisp Recipe

1. Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease an 8×8 baking dish with butter or cooking spray. You want the dish ready so the fruit doesn’t sit out and brown too long.
2. Prepare the Peaches: Peel the peaches (if using fresh), remove the pits, and slice them into even wedges about 1/2-inch thick. Toss the sliced peaches directly into the prepared baking dish. Spread them out into an even layer. (If your peaches are very tart, you can toss them with a tablespoon of sugar here, but usually, the topping is sweet enough).
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, packed brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed through the flour.
4. Cut in the Butter: Add the cubes of cold butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients. Continue working it until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs or wet sand. You want small pea-sized bits of butter remaining to create a flaky texture.
5. Add the Oats: Gently fold the quick oats into the butter-flour mixture. The topping should look chunky, loose, and crumbly, not like a wet dough or paste.
6. Assemble: Dump the crumble topping over the peaches. Use your hands to spread it out to the edges, covering the fruit completely. Press it down just a bit to ensure it adheres to the fruit.
7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is deep golden brown and the peach juice is bubbling vigorously around the edges.

Recipe Tips

• Butter Temperature: The most critical factor for a crunchy topping is cold butter. If the butter is melted or too soft, the topping will spread and become greasy instead of crisp.
• Oat Selection: This recipe calls for quick oats, which are smaller and integrate better into the flour mixture for a cohesive crust. If you only have old-fashioned rolled oats, give them a quick pulse in a blender to break them down slightly.
• Peeling Peaches: While peeling is recommended for a smoother texture, leaving the skins on (especially with thinner-skinned varieties) creates a rustic, homestyle dessert and adds fiber.
• Frozen Peaches: If using frozen peaches, thaw them first and drain off any excessive liquid so the crisp doesn’t become soupy. You do not need to peel frozen peaches.
• Firmness: If the topping looks brown but the fruit isn’t tender yet (test with a knife), cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for another 10 minutes.

What To Serve With Warm Cinnamon Peach Crisp Recipe

The warm fruit needs a cool, creamy counterpart.

• Vanilla Ice Cream: The classic “à la mode” pairing where the ice cream melts into the warm fruit.
• Whipped Cream: A dollop of lightly sweetened cream adds lightness.
• Greek Yogurt: For a breakfast twist, serve leftovers with plain yogurt.
• Caramel Sauce: A drizzle of salted caramel takes it to the next level.

How To Store Warm Cinnamon Peach Crisp Recipe

• Refrigerate: Allow the crisp to cool completely, then cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: To restore the crunch of the topping, reheat portions in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwaving is faster but will result in a softer, mushier topping.
• Freeze: You can freeze the baked crisp for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven.

Warm Cinnamon Peach Crisp Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 320
• Total Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 28g
• Protein: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (based on 6 servings).

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