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Easy Honey Cinnamon Peach Crisp Recipe with Oat Crumble That Impresses

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A simple and comforting peach crisp featuring fresh peaches tossed with honey and cinnamon, topped with a tender oat crumble. Perfect for celebrating summer’s best moments with a warm, golden dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 5 medium peaches), ripe but firm
  • 1/4 cup honey (raw clover honey preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, freshly ground if possible
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour/gluten-free blend for gluten-free)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine sliced peaches, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. Transfer the peach mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly in a single layer.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
  5. Cut in cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter, forks, or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  6. Sprinkle the oat crumble evenly over the peach filling without pressing down.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and peach juices are bubbling.
  8. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a crumbly topping. Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid sogginess. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Let crisp rest before serving for best texture. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and butter with plant-based alternative. For gluten-free, use almond flour and certified gluten-free oats.

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