Ingredients
Topping
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Fruit
- 2 1/2 cups peaches, peeled and sliced (about 3 peaches)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
Syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted salted butter. Stir just until the mixture is crumbly. Spread half of this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Add the Fruit: Layer the peeled and sliced peaches and the sliced strawberries evenly over the prepared crust in the pan.
- Make the Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and water. Stir constantly and cook just until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Add Vanilla & Pour: Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the warm syrup evenly over the fruit in the pan.
- Add Remaining Topping: Sprinkle the remaining crumb topping over the syrupy fruit, covering it as evenly as possible.
- Bake: Bake the crisp at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit mixture is bubbling.
- Optional – Broil for Extra Crispiness: For a crunchier top, turn the oven to broil and place the pan on the top shelf. Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Cool & Serve: Let the crisp cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, ripe peaches and strawberries.
- If using frozen fruit, thaw and drain well beforehand.
- You can substitute unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt to the topping if desired.
- Broiling is optional and should be done with care to avoid burning the top.
- This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch pan for a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 1/9 of pan)
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg