Oven-Baked Brown Sugar Peach Crisp
Tender baked peaches coated in warm brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a crunchy oat crisp baked to golden perfection. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 55 minutes layers medium, peeled and sliced ripe peaches, packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 medium, peeled and sliced ripe peaches
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 6 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss 4 medium peeled and sliced peaches with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Transfer the peach mixture into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
- Step 3: In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with 3/4 cup rolled oats. Add 6 tbsp cold, cubed unsalted butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 4: Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the peaches.
- Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the peach juices are bubbling around the edges.
- Step 6: Let cool 10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken slightly.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Baked Brown Sugar Peach Crisp take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Oven-Baked Brown Sugar Peach Crisp?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Baked Brown Sugar Peach Crisp?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Oven-Baked Brown Sugar Peach Crisp for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Oven-Baked Brown Sugar Peach Crisp?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
