Description
Sinful Southern comfort meets sweet indulgence in this bourbon pecan peach crisp, where juicy Georgia peaches mingle with rich bourbon-soaked pecans. Crisp buttery crumble and caramelized fruit create a dessert you’ll crave with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds fresh ripe peaches (pitted and cut into 1/4-inch slices)
- 1/2 cup pecans (57 grams) (finely chopped)
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (28 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 grams) (cut into cubes, room temperature)
Dry Ingredients and Spices:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (106 grams) (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats (75 grams)
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (80 grams)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- Ice cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal baking environment for the crisp.
- In a large baking dish, artfully combine fresh peaches with bourbon, orange juice, zest, vanilla, brown sugar, and warming spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
- Gently sprinkle cornstarch over the fruit mixture, thoroughly tossing to ensure even coating and help thicken the filling.
- Prepare the butter by cutting it into small, uniform cubes for easier integration into the topping.
- Create the crisp topping by mixing oats, chopped pecans, granulated and brown sugars, aromatic spices, and flour in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate the cubed butter into the dry ingredients, using a pastry blender or fork to create a crumbly, textured mixture resembling coarse meal.
- Distribute the topping evenly across the seasoned peach base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for bubbling fruit juices and a golden-brown topping.
- Allow the crisp to rest for 15 minutes, permitting the juices to settle and intensify the flavors before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap bourbon with apple juice or orange juice for a non-alcoholic version that keeps the fruity depth.
- Toast pecans before adding to the topping for an enhanced nutty flavor and extra crunch that elevates the entire dessert.
- Reduce sugar by using ripe, sweet peaches and adding a touch of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness without overwhelming the fruit’s natural flavor.
- Ensure peaches are evenly cut to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg