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Gourmet Peach Crisp with Secret Ingredient

This peach crisp combines tender, ripe peaches baked under a crunchy streusel topping. The dish features a balance of juicy fruit and crisp texture, with a subtle flavor enhancement from a secret ingredient that elevates the classic dessert. The final presentation showcases a bubbling, golden-brown topping with vibrant fruit beneath.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups ripe peaches, sliced about 4-5 large peaches
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted butter, cold cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or neutral oil oil for greasing
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger ground ginger optional, for depth

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches with lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of ground ginger. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated and set aside to macerate slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add the oats, brown sugar, vanilla, and ground ginger to the streusel mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the oats are evenly distributed.
  5. Spread the peach mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating a generous layer of juicy fruit.
  6. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the peaches, covering the surface completely for a uniform golden crust when baked.
  7. Place the baking dish into the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Remove the peach crisp from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. This helps the juices settle and the topping to firm up slightly.
  9. Scoop the warm peach crisp into bowls, revealing the juicy fruit beneath the crispy topping and enjoy while still warm.