You can use either light or dark brown sugar. We used all-purpose flour but this works with whole wheat flour as well. We used regular old fashioned oats but quick-cooking oats will work too. DonвЂ™t use too much or it will overpower the flavors. ItвЂ™s kind of a secret ingredient but a little bit goes a long way. Almond extract brings out the peach flavor. The lemon brightens the flavor and makes a big difference.

Fresh peaches (if you want to use frozen peaches keep reading for tips).

The crumb topping on our fresh pear cake is an example of a crumble and the streusel topping on our Dutch apple pie is an example of what you would see in a crisp. That being said, the two terms are often interchanged. If the streusel is made without oatmeal then it is generally called a crumble, however, if oatmeal is mixed into the streusel then it is usually called a crisp. On the other hand, crisps and crumbles are made with a streusel-like topping similar to the streusel on our pumpkin muffins. The dollops of dough bake into a cake-like consistency that are generally soft and tender on the inside. A cobbler is topped with a batter, dumpling or biscuit dough. The main difference between the three is in the topping. Just dump the filling into a baking dish, top with an easy topping, then bake.

Since you donвЂ™t have to make a pie crust, they come together pretty fast and easy. Warm peach crisp and vanilla ice cream! What is a peach crisp anyway?ДЄre you confused between a crisp, cobbler and a crumble? They are all pretty similar and I like to think of them as an easy version of pie.

I do believe that this easy peach crisp with oatmeal crumble topping falls in that category. Did you know that August is National Peach Month? Yep, and August 24th is National Peach Pie Day. Summer is filled with all manner of wonderfully delicious fresh fruit, including the peach! Peaches are in their prime season during July and August. If the summer days are too hot and steamy to fire up the oven you can plan ahead and beat the heat by baking this easy peach crisp early in the morning while the day is still cool. Pure bliss! Sweet, juicy peaches with an oat crumble topping Sweet, juicy fresh peaches, a tangy bit of lemon juice, a grating of nutmeg and a buttery oatmeal topping. We canвЂ™t let the summer go by without baking this Easy Peach Crisp with Oatmeal Crumble.

Peach crisp with fresh peaches