Easy Skillet Peach Crisp Recipe with Brown Sugar Oat Streusel
A comforting and easy-to-make skillet peach crisp featuring juicy peaches under a buttery brown sugar oat streusel, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed (85g)
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (75g)
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (65g)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (40g) (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep Your Peaches (10 minutes): Peel, pit, and slice about 4 large fresh peaches into roughly 1/2-inch thick slices. Toss them gently in a bowl with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set aside to macerate while you prepare the topping.
- Make the Streusel (10 minutes): In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt. Add 6 tablespoons cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract at the end.
- Assemble in the Skillet (5 minutes): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with butter or nonstick spray. Spoon the macerated peaches into the skillet, spreading them evenly, including the juices. Evenly sprinkle the oat streusel over the top, pressing gently but not compacting it.
- Bake the Crisp (25-30 minutes): Place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the peach juices are bubbling around the edges — about 25 to 30 minutes. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
- Cool and Serve (5 minutes): Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
If peaches are extra juicy, drain excess liquid before adding streusel to avoid soggy topping. Keep butter cold for best streusel texture. Lemon juice prevents browning and balances sweetness. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine. For gluten-free, use almond flour and certified gluten-free oats. Add nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
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