In case you were wondering, the strawberry game is still going strong in my house. I am very lucky to have a farmers market happening every Thursday near my office. There are tons of local merchants with delicious looking vegetables, fruit and baking. I absolutely love it. I decided to treat myself to a big box of locally grown strawberries. They were so ripe, I couldn’t say no. Crisps have to be one of my favourite desserts in the entire world, and this one is no exception. I had some peaches in my fridge from the week before that were still ripe, so I decided to combine them with my newly purchased strawberries. Not only do crisps give me another reason to eat ice cream (because you can’t eat it without – it should actually be illegal), they are also one of the simplest treats to make. Very little effort is required for such a great reward.
This dessert has such amazing flavour. Juicy peaches and ripe strawberries go together so nicely. Topped with a buttery crumble on top, you will win any dinner party you host with this incredible treat.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice, almond extract, and cornstarch.
Add peaches, strawberries, and white sugar and toss gently with a wooden spoon until well combined.
The sugar brings out the juices of the fruit immediately.
Pour fruit mixture into a greased 9″ x 13″ baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl beat butter with brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
Should look like the above photo.
Add flour, oats and salt, stirring with a wooden spoon until well incorporated.
Texture should be crumbly. If crumbs are too big, break them apart with your fingers.
Sprinkle crumbled mixture evenly over your fruit mixture.
Bake in a 350 degree fahrenheit oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Allow to cool on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes.
How amazing does this look?!
Serve warm and top with vanilla ice cream.
Trust me, the ice cream is totally worth it.
The crumb topping has a wonderful buttery flavour and crisp texture.
This dessert won’t last long in your house. Nor should it.
Enjoy!
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1.5 lbs peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 lb strawberries, roughly chopped
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1-1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup old fashioned style oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice, almond extract, and cornstarch.
- Add peaches, strawberries, and white sugar and toss gently with a wooden spoon until well combined.
- Pour fruit mixture into a greased 9″ x 13″ baking dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl beat butter with brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add flour, oats and salt, stirring with a wooden spoon until well incorporated. Texture should be crumbly. If crumbs are too big, break them apart with your fingers.
- Sprinkle crumbled mixture evenly over your fruit mixture.
- Bake in a 350 degree fahrenheit oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve warm and top with vanilla ice cream.
- Enjoy!