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Cozy Brown Butter Peach Crisp Recipe with Easy Oat Crumble Topping

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A comforting and easy-to-make peach crisp featuring a nutty brown butter oat crumble topping that balances sweet, tart, and buttery flavors perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 5–6 medium peaches)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), browned and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (can swap with almond or oat flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel peaches using a paring knife or vegetable peeler, then slice about 1/2-inch thick.
  2. Toss peach slices with granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams and turns a deep golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Pour into a heat-safe bowl to cool slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour warm brown butter over dry ingredients and stir until evenly moistened and crumbly.
  5. Transfer peach mixture into an 8×8 inch oven-safe baking dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Sprinkle oat crumble topping generously over peaches.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and crisp and peach filling bubbles around edges. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  8. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.
  9. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Watch butter closely when browning to avoid burning. If peaches are very juicy, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch. Rest the brown butter before mixing with dry ingredients to avoid greasy crumble. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil (flavor will change).

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Keywords: peach crisp, brown butter, oat crumble, easy dessert, fall dessert, fruit crisp, peach dessert, cozy dessert

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