Peach Crisp

One of the reasons I love the summer season is because of ALL the amazing fruits! My favourite fruit to use in desserts this time of the year are peaches; theres just something about the juicy, tart flavour that screams summer. Usually, I would be making my classic peach tart and save the crumbles and crisps for apples in the winter, but this year I decided to try something new. The minute I opened the oven door to check whether it was done, I was surrounded by the mouth watering, buttery aroma of the topping and the fruity scent of the peaches and asked myself: why have I never tried this before? The crunch crisp pairs beautifully with the soft peach filling and the velvety vanilla ice cream creates the perfect hot and cold combo for a melt in your mouth dessert! Do give this a go!

INGREDIENTS:

Filling:
6 medium peaches, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 tbsp flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Topping:
3/4 cup flour
1 cup oats (rolled or quick cooking)
1/4 cup light brown sugar, plus extra for sprinkling on top
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and chilled, plus extra for greasing
2 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
To serve: Vanilla ice cream

METHOD:

1) In a large mixing bowl, toss peaches with 2 tbsp flour and 1/4 cup granulated sugar and set aside for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. The peaches will become juicy and release some syrup.
2) Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. In another mixing bowl whisk together remaining flour, oats, both sugars, cinnamon and salt. Add in the butter cubes and rub it into the dry ingredients using your finger tips, until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. It's fine if you have some large chunks of butter remaining as they will melt into the filling, making it extra flavourful!
3) Lightly butter a 9x9 inch baking dish (preferably Pyrex) and pour in peach filling, scraping in all the juices. Scatter topping evenly over the top and bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes, until filling is bubbling and the top turns a deep golden brown. If you wish, in the final 10 minutes of baking sprinkle a little brown sugar over the top. It will melt and form a caramel-y, crunchy crust.
4) Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving. It should still be warm, but not piping hot. To serve, simply spoon out a generous serving into a bowl and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

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