School is back in session here in Knoxville, but it is still very much summer, making it the perfect time for this easy cinnamon oatmeal peach crisp. Before diving back into our school routine, I wanted to do something fun with the kids to savor the last bits of summer. A trip to our local orchard for peach picking seemed like just the thing!
There were tons of peaches ripe for the picking, and we couldn’t resist bringing home half a bushel. Once we were back, I got busy preserving the bounty. I froze a bunch for later, canned some in light syrup, and saved the freshest ones to whip up this delicious dessert. Let me show you how easy it is:
Getting Started with the Easy Cinnamon Oatmeal Peach Crisp
The most time-consuming part of this easy cinnamon oatmeal peach crisp recipe is peeling the peaches. You will need 4 cups total. I peeled 4 yellow peaches and 4 white peaches. If you want to skip this part, you can easily use canned or frozen peaches.
Just make sure the canned peaches are drained of their syrup and that the frozen peaches are completely thawed and patted dry with a paper towel. Pour the peaches into a greased 8×8 glass pan.
Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
Start your easy cinnamon oatmeal peach crisp by grabbing a small mixing bowl for your dry ingredients. Measure out 1/2 cup each of flour and brown sugar, making sure to pack the sugar into your measuring cup for the best results. Next, add 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon for a warm, spiced flavor and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to balance the sweetness.
Use a fork or whisk to mix everything together until you no longer see any separate pockets of flour or sugar. It should all look well-blended and uniform. This step gives your crisp the perfect texture with the spiced crumb topping!
Step 2: Cut in Butter
Now use a pastry cutter to cut in 1/2 cup (or 1 stick) of butter. Try to make the sugar and butter mixture as crumbly as possible. The pastry cutter greatly aids in obtaining the proper consistency, but you can also use your hands (though that is quite a bit messier).
Now gently mix in 1 cup of quick-cooking oats.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
Once your oatmeal mixture is ready, carefully pour it over the peaches in your greased 8×8 glass pan. Use a spoon or your hands to gently spread the mixture, covering the peaches evenly from edge to edge. Pat it down lightly to create an even, crumbly layer that will bake into a golden, slightly crisp topping.
Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350 degrees and bake for 30 minutes. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with the warm, inviting aroma of cinnamon and peaches. Everyone is tempted to grab a plate before it’s even done! Keep an eye on the top during the last few minutes to make sure it turns a beautiful golden brown.
Enjoying Your Creation
So, if this easy cinnamon oatmeal peach crisp recipe has oatmeal, does that mean I can eat it for breakfast? Why yes, yes, it does. Been there, done that, going to do that again, lol!
Mmmmmmm, doesn’t that look divine? Now, all I need is a big scoop of vanilla ice cream! If you thought this easy cinnamon oatmeal peach crisp recipe was easy, check out my Crockpot peach cobbler. It is totally brainless and great for guests. You can’t mess it up!
Go ahead and save this picture on your Pinterest account. And if you need any other dessert ideas, check out my Delectable Desserts board, which is full of yummy indulgences. Until next time, happy cooking!
