Ingredients
Fruit Mixture
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1½ pounds peaches (2 large peaches), peeled and sliced
- ½ pound strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Crisp Topping
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sliced almonds, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream (optional but highly recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the crisp doesn't stick.
- Mix the Fruit Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, almond extract, and cornstarch. Add the peeled and sliced peaches, chopped strawberries, and granulated sugar. Gently toss everything with a wooden spoon until the fruit is evenly coated and combined. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy. Stir in the all-purpose flour, old fashioned oats, roughly chopped sliced almonds, and salt with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated. Use your hands to knead this mixture into a crumbly texture.
- Assemble and Bake: Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit mixture in the baking dish. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is browned and the fruit filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the peach strawberry crisp to cool in the baking dish for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast.
Notes
- Peeling peaches helps the texture of the filling but you can leave the skins on if preferred.
- Old fashioned oats give a great chewy texture; quick oats can be used but will result in a softer topping.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
- For a nut-free version, omit the almonds and increase the oats by ¼ cup.
- You can substitute frozen fruit if fresh peaches or strawberries are out of season; thaw and drain excess liquid before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
