This peach crisp with canned peaches is the kind of dessert that comes together on a weeknight without any fuss. It uses pantry staple canned peaches instead of fresh fruit, so you can make it any time of year.
9x13 inch baking dish - ceramic or light colored metal works best
Pastry cutter or blender - for cutting butter into dry ingredients
Mixing bowls - two needed
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber spatula
Can opener
Fine-mesh strainer - for draining the peaches
Ingredients
2canned sliced peaches - 15 oz / 425 g each, packed in juice or light syrup, drained
2tablespoonsgranulated sugar - 25 g
1tablespooncornstarch - 8 g
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1tablespoonlemon juice - 15 ml
0.25teaspoonsalt
For the Crumble Topping
1cupold fashioned rolled oats - 90 g
0.75cupall purpose flour - 95 g
0.75cupdark brown sugar - 150 g, packed
1teaspoonground cinnamon
0.25teaspoonsalt
0.5cupcold unsalted butter - 113 g, cubed
0.5cupchopped pecans - 60 g, optional
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
Optional Serving Suggestions
vanilla ice cream - for serving
whipped cream - for serving, lightly sweetened
salted caramel topping - for drizzling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Drain canned peaches in a fine mesh strainer for several minutes, pressing gently. Pat dry with paper towels if needed.
Spread drained peaches evenly in the prepared dish. Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt, then sprinkle over peaches. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to coat.
In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form. Stir in vanilla and pecans if using.
Sprinkle topping evenly over peaches without pressing down. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbling at the edges.
Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
Always drain canned peaches well - extra liquid leads to a soggy topping.
Choose peaches packed in juice or light syrup, not heavy syrup, to avoid overly sweet filling.
Keep butter cold until cutting into dry ingredients for the best crumbly texture.
Do not overmix the crumble topping or it will become pasty instead of crumbly.
Toast pecans for a few minutes before adding for a deeper, nuttier flavor.
Let the crisp rest before serving so the filling can set properly.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze fully cooled crisp wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave, or larger amounts in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
For a gluten free version, use a gluten free all purpose flour blend and certified gluten free oats.