Description
This Peach Blueberry Crisp is a delightful dessert featuring juicy ripe peaches and fresh blueberries topped with a buttery oat crumble. Baked until golden and bubbling, it’s perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Mixture
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to catch any drips from the baking dish.
- Mix Fruit Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and sliced peaches, fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to evenly coat the fruit with sugar and lemon juice, which helps to balance sweetness and add brightness.
- Prepare the Oat Crumble: In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. These dry ingredients form the flavorful base of your crisp topping.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the oat mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This creates a crumbly and buttery texture when baked.
- Assemble the Crisp: Pour the fruit mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the oat crumble topping over the fruit, covering it completely to ensure a crunchy top layer.
- Bake the Crisp: Place the baking dish on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling vigorously, indicating it’s cooked through.
- Serve Warm: Remove the peach blueberry crisp from the oven and serve warm. For an extra indulgent touch, top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream as desired.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold when incorporating into the crumble to achieve a flaky, crumbly topping texture.
- Peeling the peaches is optional but recommended for a smoother texture.
- Lemon juice balances the sweetness and prevents the fruit from browning.
- This dessert is best served warm but can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
