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Brown Butter Peach Crisp Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Vanilla Ice Cream

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A comforting and easy-to-make brown butter peach crisp with a nutty, caramelized topping paired perfectly with creamy vanilla ice cream. Ideal for cozy summer nights and crowd-pleasing dessert occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel, pit, and slice 5-6 medium peaches. Toss them gently in a bowl with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to macerate.
  3. Brown the butter by placing 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and browns (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat once nutty aroma and light brown flecks appear. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg if using. Pour the browned butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the dry ingredients and stir until crumbly clumps form.
  5. Pour the peach mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the brown butter oat topping evenly over the peaches.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and peach juices are bubbly. Tent with foil after 25 minutes if topping browns too quickly.
  7. Let the crisp rest for about 10 minutes to thicken the juices.
  8. Serve warm with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

If peaches are very juicy, drain excess liquid before adding topping to avoid sogginess. Use a light-colored pan for browning butter to better monitor color changes. Do not overmix topping once butter is added to keep crumbly texture. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour and use gluten-free oats. For vegan, use coconut oil or vegan butter and dairy-free ice cream.

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