Description

A warm, bubbling summer dessert featuring sweet peaches under a golden oat-pecan crisp, enhanced with bourbon and spices. Perfect with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

2 and 1/2 pounds fresh ripe peaches, pitted and sliced thin

2 and 1/2 tablespoons bourbon

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

1/2 teaspoon orange zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed, room temperature)

3/4 cup old-fashioned oats (rolled oats)

1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

Optional: ice cream, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to heat for 30 minutes for even baking.
In a 9×13-inch baking dish or skillet, combine peaches, bourbon, orange juice, zest, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Toss to coat.
Add cornstarch and toss again until evenly distributed. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, prepare the topping by combining oats, pecans, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom (if using), and flour.
Add cubed butter and cut into the mixture with a pastry blender or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the peach mixture.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Let it rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to settle.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

Use frozen peaches if fresh are unavailable—add 2 extra teaspoons of cornstarch.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace bourbon with more vanilla extract.
Omit cardamom or substitute with nutmeg to suit your taste.
Make it gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
To reheat, microwave or warm in a 350°F oven. Add oats on top to refresh the crisp.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg