Description
A delightful Nectarine Brown Sugar Crisp featuring juicy, tender nectarines topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar crumble. This easy-to-make dessert bakes to golden perfection, providing a warm, comforting treat perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm with vanilla bean ice cream for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Fruit Filling
- 4 cups Nectarines or Peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Crumble Topping
- 3/4 cup Oats
- 3/4 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 8 Tablespoons Cold Butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the crisp evenly.
- Prepare Fruit Filling: In a bowl, combine the sliced nectarines, sugar, cornstarch, and fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the fruit evenly, which helps thicken the natural juices as it bakes.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate small bowl, mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some butter chunks remaining. These chunks will melt during baking, creating a rich texture.
- Assemble the Crisp: Place the coated nectarines in a 9-inch baking dish, spreading them out evenly. Sprinkle the brown sugar oat crumble mixture over the top, covering the fruit.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 24 to 32 minutes. Watch for the crumble topping to melt and begin to bubble. If the topping starts to brown too quickly before the fruit is bubbling, cover the dish loosely with foil to prevent burning.
- Serve: Once baked, serve the crisp warm, ideally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to complement the sweet, fruity flavors.
Notes
- Peeling the nectarines or peaches helps create a smoother filling but can be skipped if preferred for added texture.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the amount of sugar in the fruit filling or topping slightly.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the topping can add warm spice notes.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
