Life is made sweeter with this BEST peach crisp recipe! You can make it in the slow cooker or in the oven – your choice – and you’ll get perfect results either way!
Crisps are one of my all-time favorite desserts.  Growing up my mom would make her famous apple crisp that had everyone clamoring for second helpings. And though cobblers and crumbles are both delicious as well, between the three crisps are hands down my favorite. It’s that crunchy caramelized topping that really takes it to the next level for me. And this peach crisp is just downright wow-worthy!
Every year in mid to late summer I pick up a bulk load of peaches – this time it was 75 pounds!  I use them to make jams, chutneys, peach sauces, fruit leather and freeze a bunch of peach slices for smoothies. And of course I can’t resist making at least two or three batches of this peach crisp!
Crisp vs. Crumble vs. Cobbler – What’s the Difference?
The terms are often confused and while there are similarities they are different.
A crisp is a baked fruit dessert with crumbly streusel-like topping that is made with oats, flour, butter and sugar and can sometimes include nuts. A crumble is similar except that the crumbly topping has no oats, rarely includes nuts, and is generally made only with flour, butter and sugar. A cobbler is also a baked fruit dessert but is a deep-dish version (as opposed to the shallower crisp and crumble) and instead of a crumbly, streusel-like topping it is a drop-biscuit or pie dough topping.
Can I Make Sugar Free Peach Crisp?
Yes! Of course the peaches themselves have fructose, but you can substitute all of the added sugar by using something like Sukrin Gold for the brown sugar and Swerve (or similar) for the white sugar.
Can I Substitute the Peaches for Another Fruit?
Absolutely. This recipe provides the perfect foundation for any number of fruits including apple, plum, pear and more!
Can This Be Made In the Slow Cooker or Crock Pot?
Yes! This recipe includes instructions for preparing the crisp in a slow cooker as well as baking it in the oven.  Both ways are equally delicious, the difference lies in the texture of the crumble with the oven version being crispier.  But I’ll also show you how to “crisp up” the peach crisp using the slow cooker route!
Whichever route you go, we’re confident you’re going to love this Perfect Peach Crisp!
Peach Crisp Recipe
Let’s get started!
In a large bowl combine the peaches, sugar, flour, lemon juice and vanilla.
Slow Cooker Method: Â Place the peach mixture in the slow cooker.
Oven Method: Â Place the peach mixture in a 3-quart baking dish. Â Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In another bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Â Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
SLOW COOKER METHOD:
Place the crumb topping over the peaches. Â Close the lid and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until the peaches are soft and the topping is golden brown. Â During the last 30 minutes open the lid to allow the topping to crisp up a bit.
OVEN METHOD:
Place the peach mixture in the bottom of a 3-quart casserole dish and sprinkle the crumble on top. Â Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown.
Serve warm with ice cream and/or whipped cream.
Enjoy!
Be sure to also try our phenomenal Rhubarb Crisp!

BEST Peach Crisp
Ingredients
- 8 large ripe peaches (fresh or canned, about 6 cups), peeled, pits removed and sliced NOTE: Can use apples or pears instead (for apples increase baking time to 40 minutes)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- OR white sugar alternative sweetener
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- OR brown sugar alternative sweetener
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
Instructions
- Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (See below for Slow Cooker Method.)
- Place the sliced peaches in large bowl with the sugar, flour, lemon juice and vanilla and stir to combine. Oven Method: Spread the mixture out into a 3-quart baking dish.Slow Cooker Method: Place the mixture in the slow cooker.
- In another bowl combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the butter and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the peaches.
- Oven Method: Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until it's bubbly and the topping is golden.Slow Cooker Method: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until the peaches are soft and the topping is golden. For the last 30 minutes open the lid to help crisp up the topping.
- Serve warm with ice cream and/or whipped cream.
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet August 16, 2019
Pauline McNee says
I don’t know the Crisp dessert variation here in Australia, but I use oats and brown sugar in my crumbles so perhaps I am leaning more to towards a crisp. Anyway, yours looks delicious, and oh to be able to buy so many peaches. Thanks for a great recipe.
SueV says
I always freeze a batch of sliced peaches for a tart that I make with a shortbread crust and double the short bread to put short bread crumbled on top, but this looks pretty darn good, going to have to try this one it is peach season.
Kimberly Killebrew says
Thank you, SueV, and that tart of yours sounds fabulous!
Fatima says
Can I make this and bake at a later time?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Fatima, yes you can.
tim craven says
i made this and it was awesome everyone loved it your recipes are to die for i so love your website
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Fantastic, Tim, thank you so much!
tim craven says
i love your page i have made so many things from your recipes and they are awesome this peach crisp is to die for thank you
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks so much, Tim, I appreciate it!
Rewari says
My family and I have been making this for years. Absolutely love it. Thanks for sharing.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks so much, Rewari, I’m happy it’s been a family hit!
Sara Welch says
Love when peaches are in season for recipes just like this one! So sweet and delicious; the whole family loved it!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it, Sara, thank you!
Toni Dash says
This is really a must make for peach season! It is so good!
Kevin says
I do love this recipe for dessert this week! I want to dig into my screen!
Cathy says
We love fruit crisps! Love that this has both slow cooker and oven instructions!
Erin says
I have to put this peach crisp recipe on my menu!
Beth says
This looks so delicious and tasty! I can’t wait to make this delicious recipe! So excited!
Jen says
Made this wonderful Peach Crisp yesterday and my husband said it was ‘the best’ so I have thrown out all the other ones I have collected over the years. Loved every bite!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
So awesome, Jen, I’m thrilled it was such a hit, thanks so much! :)
Lola Osinkolu says
Looks so good! My kids love apple, will surely try it with that!
Laura Reese says
I love peach crisp. This recipe is amazing.