Healthy Peach Crisp Recipe - Delightful E Made (2024)

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This peach crisp recipe is one of the easiest recipes you’ll find! Made with a delicious cinnamon pecan crumble, you can make this healthy peach crisp by subbing a couple of ingredients. This peach crisp with fresh peaches can also be made with frozen or canned peaches. Sooo good!

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The BEST Peach Crisp with Fresh Peaches

If peaches are your favorite fruit, then you need this super easy peach crisp recipe. Made with fresh peaches, and topped with a simple cinnamon pecan crumble, it’s fantastic served with vanilla ice cream.

By making a few simple ingredient substitutions in the crumble, you can make this peach crisp recipe in a healthier way. A great option if you are looking to watch your calories but still want a delicious fruit dessert.

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What do I need to make healthy peach crisp?

By making a few simple ingredient substitutions, you can make this delicious peach crisp recipe on the healthier side. Here’s a quick reference ingredient list of what you’ll need:

  • Fresh peaches – if fresh peaches are out of season, a good substitute is frozen or canned peaches.
  • Granular monk fruit sweetener, like Whole Earth – this gives the peaches a nice added sweetness and helps thicken the juices when the peaches bake.
  • Dry Tapioca – because peaches become rather juicy when baked, the tapioca will help thicken and absorb the juice.

Crumble Topping:

  • Oatmeal – old fashioned rolled oats are best, but you can also use instant oatmeal if that is what you have.
  • Flour – you can also use oat flour, almond flour or a gluten-free flour, like King Arthur.
  • Brown Sugar Substitute – my favorite product is Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute. Swerve helps reduce/eliminate the refined sugar in the crumble, yet keeps it crumbly and sweet.
  • Cinnamon – adds amazing flavor to the crumble.
  • Nutmeg – complementary to the cinnamon, it adds amazing flavor.
  • Salt – a necessary ingredient to a crumble topping. Don’t eliminate this completely.
  • Baking Soda
  • Baking Powder
  • Melted Butter – to make this crisp even healthier, a good substitute for the butter is also unflavored coconut oil or Ghee.
  • Chopped Pecans

For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to reference the recipe card at the bottom of this page. Thanks!

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How do I make peach crisp with fresh peaches?

  1. When using fresh peaches to make peach crisp, start by blanching and slicing the peaches. To blanch a peach, bring a saucepan with water to a rolling boil. Gently place the peach in the boiling water for 45-60 seconds. Remove from boiling water and place on paper towels. Once cool to the touch, the skin of the peach will easily peel off, leaving the flesh of the peach in place. Slice the peaches.
  2. To the sliced peaches, add sweetener and dry tapioca and stir to coat. The sweetener and tapioca will help the juices of the peach absorb and be less runny. When baked the juices will form a pleasing gel-like consistency, keeping the topping crisp. Pour the peach mixture into a baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir together with a fork, breaking up any lumps of brown sugar. Add in the melted butter and pecans. Stir together forming a crumbly, gravel-like consistency.
  4. Evenly crumble the topping over the top of the peaches. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and baking another 10 minutes allowing the pecans to toast.
  5. Once done baking let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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How do I know when peach crisp is done baking?

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Crisp will be done when juices are bubbling through and the crumb topping is golden brown.

How do I make peach crisp healthy?

Here are the substitutions I would recommend to make this peach crisp healthy:

  • Use granular monk fruit sweetener, like Whole Earth, instead of granular sugar (with the peaches)
  • Oat flour instead of all-purpose flour
  • Ghee or unflavored coconut oil instead of butter
  • Swerve brown sugar substitute instead of brown sugar

Can I make peach crisp in individual bowls, like ramekins?

Yes, using oven-safe individual baking dishes like ramekins are a great way to make individual peach crisp desserts. I like these 4″ oven safe ramekins from Amazon.

Does peach crisp freeze well?

Yes. I would recommend baking the crisp and then letting it cool completely to room temperature. Cover with press-and-seal plastic wrap, or transfer the crisp to a resealable plastic freezer container.

To reheat, place individual servings into ramekins or oven-safe dishes and heat until the crumble is golden brown; about 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.

You can also assemble the crisp, but not bake it. Freeze it by tightly wrapping with press-and-seal wrap and another layer of aluminum foil. When ready to bake, thaw to room temperature, and then bake according to recipe directions.

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What can I serve peach crisp with?

Served warm, peach crisp is amazing topped with vanilla ice cream.

Are fruit desserts your favorite? Check out some of our other fruity treats:

  • Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix
  • Raspberry Crumble
  • Cherry Crisp
  • Blueberry Cake Mix Cobbler
  • Strawberry Dump Cake
  • Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix
  • Blueberry Oat Bars
  • Mixed Berry Cobbler with Cake Mix

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Healthy Peach Crisp Recipe

Erin Indahl-Fink

Need an amazing peach crisp recipe? This healthy peach crisp with fresh peaches is made with ingredients that make it a great option for a healthy treat.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Oval Baking Dish This Staub 9" Oval baking dish is perfect for making crisps, crumbles and cobbler desserts.

  • Glass Mixing Bowls These glass mixing bowls are ideal for baking, and are microwave and dishwasher safe.

Ingredients

Crumb Topping:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray an oval baking dish or 9×9" pan with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.

  • In bowl, combine the sliced peaches with the sweetener and dry tapioca. Stir to coat and combine. Pour the coated peaches into the prepared baking dish.

  • In a separate bowl, add combine the oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Using a fork, stir to combine and break apart any lumps of brown sugar. Add the melted butter and pecans. Stir together to form a crumble topping. Mixture should be lumpy and gravel-like.

  • Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the top of the peaches. Cover the baking dish with foil to prevent the pecans from overbrowning.

  • Place the covered baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10 minutes to allow the pecans to lightly toast.

  • Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Covering the baking dish with foil will allow the peaches to cook while not letting the pecans over-brown. If you are not using pecans in the crumble, you can bake uncovered the entire 35 minutes.

Storage: The peach crisp can sit out for a few hours at room temperature. For best results, cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate any leftovers. Leftovers can also be stored in an airtight container. Kept refrigerated, the crisp will last for 3-4 days.

Baking in Ramekins: This recipe can be easily baked in 4″ oven-safe ramekins. Divide the ingredients evenly into 6, 4″ ramekins and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. If using pecans in your topping, cover loosely with foil while baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 236mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g

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FAQs

Why is my peach crisp soggy? ›

If your crisp is too soggy, it's likely because there was too much liquid in the fruit or because you didn't let it cool long enough. If your peaches are extra sweet, you might need to add more cornstarch or use fewer peaches.

Is it better to use canned or frozen peaches for cobbler? ›

If using frozen peaches, thaw, chop, and blot them dry before using. Readers have raved about this dessert using frozen, thawed peaches. Canned peaches are not ideal because they're already too soft and mushy.

How much sugar is in peach crisp? ›

Nutrition Facts
Peach Crisp
Total Carbohydrate22 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Sugar18 g
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What is the secret to crunchy crumble? ›

A pastry chef friend shared the technique. Instead of sprinkling the raw crumbs on top of the fruit, where they absorb the juices and turn a little mushy on their undersides, he spread them out in a pan and baked them separately, until crisp and cookielike.

What is the difference between a peach crumble and a peach crisp? ›

So what's a crumble vs. a crisp? A crumble is just a crisp without oats in the streusel. It may feature nuts, but the streusel topping is usually a simple combination of butter, flour, and sugar that is more clumpy than that of a crisp.

What is the difference between a fruit cobbler and a fruit crisp? ›

Exterior: Cobblers are denser due to the biscuit dough topping and base, while crisps use oats and a streusel topping, making them lighter. Cobbler toppings are also likely not a full layer like a crisp or pie. Instead, the biscuit dough dollops often sit on top as individual biscuits.

What can I do with old peaches? ›

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to use up those overripe peaches, like peach pies, peach cobbler, peach cakes, peach smoothies, and even peach ice cream. Cooked peaches also make a great companion for more savory dishes, especially when they're combined with chicken or pork.

Why do canned peaches taste so good? ›

Canned fruit might sometimes taste sweeter due to added syrups or sugars during the canning process. Additionally, the canning process can soften the fruit, altering its texture and potentially making it more palatable to some individuals.

What is in Culvers Peach Crisp ice cream? ›

Our Peach Crisp features specially blended Peach Fresh Frozen Custard swirled with sweet peaches and dulce de leche sauce and is topped with a crunchy granola crumble.

Do peaches have a lot of sugar and carbs? ›

Nutritional breakdown of peaches

One raw medium peach (147 grams) has 50 calories, 0.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of cholesterol and sodium, 15 grams of carbohydrate, 13 grams of sugar, 2 grams of fiber and 1 gram of protein. It provides 6% of your daily vitamin A needs and 15% of daily vitamin C needs.

Are sugar free peaches good for you? ›

All the Benefits

DOLE® FRUIT BOWLS® Diced Peaches with No Sugar Added are an excellent source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that helps support a healthy immune system.

How do you keep fruit crisp from getting soggy? ›

Thankfully for us, the folks in their test kitchen came up with a pretty great trick to maintain the crisp factor: they suggest macerating the peach slices (or whatever fruit you're using) with the sugar and salt called for in the recipe (letting them hang out together for awhile to release their sweet juices) and then ...

How do you fix a soggy crumble? ›

The most common culprit of a soggy crumble is the use of too much butter! Try adding just a bit more flour to soak it up.

How do I stop my crumble from getting soggy? ›

I lay my topping out on a baking tray and toast it in a fairly hot oven. Then put it on the crumble fruit at the last moment and straight back in the oven. That way it doesn't get soggy.

Why is my crisp watery? ›

Not adding a thickener

Fruit is naturally watery, and when it bakes, that liquid cooks out and mixes with your sugar and spices to create a delicious sauce. However, you don't want your apple crisp weeping everywhere. Just toss in a little cornstarch or tapioca starch with your fruit before baking.

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