The boys’ school is selling organic peaches. I ordered two cases (about 40 lbs.) for my family; we will be getting our luscious Colorado fruit this Friday at 3 pm.
In the meantime, I am readying my peach recipes. Of course, my all time favorite is peach crisp. It is perfect for fall, which incidentally arrived a few weeks early here in Boulder. We are presently in a cold spell and warm cooked fruit desserts are ideal for this wet, chilly weather.
This easy gluten free dessert can be prepared in a jiffy.
Peach Crisp
Ingredients
- 6 large peaches, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 1½ cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup grapeseed oil
- ¼ cup agave nectar
Instructions
- Place peach slices in a large bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice, vanilla and arrowroot; toss to incorporate all ingredients
- In a small bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda, grapeseed oil and agave for topping
- Place peach mixture in a 2 quart baking dish
- Crumble topping over peaches
- Bake covered at 350°F for 1 hour, until peach juice is bubbling; remove cover and bake a few more minutes until topping is golden brown
- Serve
This lightly sweetened, gluten free peach crisp is delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The boys each had a huge helping today, heaped with homemade banana ice cream –completely decadent!
If you live in Boulder (or there abouts) and want to buy peaches for your own delectable crisp, call David Kennedy at 303-449-4213. The 8th grade class teacher, he’s a great guy, one of my favorite people at the school. His class is sponsoring the fundraiser in order to raise money for their trip this spring. What a win-win situation –get yourself some good organic, local fruit and help the children raise funds for their adventure.
(UPDATE: TRY MY REVISED PEACH CRISP)
elana says
Noosh,
It is ½ cup grapeseed oil. What kind of oil did you use? Maybe that is a factor…
Elana
Stephanie says
I had the same experience: the topping is complete soup and can only be “drizzled” over the fruit, not “crumbled.” Still, it tastes delicious–I did use grapeseed oil, but I also used Bob’s Redmill almond flour, which I know you recommend avoiding because it’s not ground as fine. So maybe that’s why.
Cynamon says
My toping turned out like soup too. I didn’t substitute any ingredients and made it exactly like the recipe. Very watery and when poured over the peaches it went strait to the bottom. Now it’s a cake with peach topping not peaches with crisp topping.
noosh. says
hi elana,
i had a question– i made this tonight, but the topping was more soupy than crumbly, and quite oily. is it supposed to be 1/4 cup oil, or 1/2 cup?
thanks!
elana says
Christianne,
Thanks for another great comment and for all of your inspiration. When rhubarb season arrives next spring I will be sure to try this!
Thanks Again!
xo Elana
monique says
did you try the rhubarb crisps? i have some rhubarb and strawberries i want to use.
i love your site elana. so inspiring.
thanks
monique
monique says
mmmmmmm….i made this today but i used rhubarb and strawberry so simply added 3 T agave to fruit and it was amazing!!!!!!! thank you thank you. i used 4 c sliced rhubarb and 2 c sliced strawberries.
monique
elana says
Thanks Monique! And I love your idea for strawberry rhubarb crisp –sounds delicious :-)
Christianne says
For all ye european readers (where peaches are not in season right now :-(
I made Elana’s crisp with rhubarb, a tablespoon of grated ginger and slightly sweetened with agave.
Was very lovely and good enough to keep us going whilst waiting for peach season.
Thanks Elana for you inspiration, AGAIN!
elana says
Jeanine,
What a great idea; you can adapt this recipe to your bountiful box of apples, or check out my apple crisp recipe from last fall.
Thanks,
Elana
Jeanine says
Mmm…this looks delicious! I think I’ll give this a try with apples. I was given a whole box of beautiful large apples that I need create something with. This looks like it may fit the bill! Thanks!
elana says
Mariella – You are welcome; it is my pleasure to create and share these “gooey delights” with you.
Chantal – Thanks for reporting your peach crisp success!
Dee – Thanks for your comment.
Dee/reddirtramblings says
A bunch of wonderful fruit. Fall arrived early here too.~~Dee
chantal says
I made this peach cobler this afternoon, it was very easy to make and so very delicious.My kids loved it.
Mariella says
I’ve just bought luscious Colorado peaches from the store and if they last one more day in my kitchen i’ll try the recipe. It looks just right for this very seepy weather we’re having right now. Thanks so much Elana for sharing your gooey delights!
Mariella