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Brown Butter Peach Crisp Recipe Easy Small Batch Dessert to Try

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A cozy, small batch peach crisp featuring a nutty brown butter topping and tender, juicy peaches. Perfect for intimate occasions and quick dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Peel and slice 2 ripe peaches into roughly ¼-inch thick slices. Toss them gently in a bowl with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Set aside.
  3. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter. Swirl the pan gently and watch closely until the butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
  4. In a bowl, combine ¼ cup rolled oats, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Pour the warm brown butter over the dry ingredients and stir until crumbly but evenly coated.
  5. Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the brown butter topping evenly over the peaches, pressing down lightly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly around the edges.
  7. Let the crisp sit for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

If topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour. For vegan, use plant-based butter substitute that browns well. Frozen peaches can be used without thawing; add extra cornstarch to thicken juices. Adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts enhances crunch and flavor.

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