Slow Cooker Peach Crisp recipe – sweet peaches, sliced and tossed with vanilla, baked under oats and brown sugar topping that tastes just like oatmeal cookies! This is my favorite crock pot dessert for hot summer days!  Served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
For the last two weeks, temperatures here in Kansas are crazy high. We are at almost 100 degrees F every day. And there is no change in sight!
In other words – IT”S HOOOOOOTTTT!
Aaaand from what I can see on my weather app, so is most of the country. Which means that there is a high chance that just like me, you  don’t want to turn on the oven. Mine has a “do not open” sign on it. Instead, my slow cooker is getting a work out (this Teriyaki Chicken is on a rotation!) and our grill is sizzling away (don’t mind if I have another helping of these Pineapple Chicken Kabobs!).
With a bounty of fresh summer fruit in our grocery stores and my sweet tooth cravings – I was in a need for a way to still make a dessert. Slow cooker to the rescue! It won’t heat up the house and still bake perfectly! It’s not a secret any more that you can make a fantastic dessert in a slow cooker! -> See below for more examples from my blogging friends! 😀
Tempted by gorgeous peaches on sale, I decided to make one of my favorite summer dessert: Peach Crisp! I love it because the topping tastes just like our favorite oatmeal cookies (minus raisins). YUM! I used firmer peaches for two reasons: we love to eat fresh ripe, juicy peaches so I don’t really have a chance to bake with them AND firmer peaches won’t totally break down into mush. I tossed the peach slices with lemon juice, vanilla and few tablespoons of brown sugar.
The topping is made of rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, baking powder, salt and butter. When baked – it tastes like oatmeal cookies! 😀 I served it with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg but you can use vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy, friends!
- 2 lbs peaches 5 medium (I used firmer ones - see post)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats (old fashioned not quick-cooking)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice optional but recommended
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 stick
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Butter 5 to 7 quart slow cooker or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
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Cut each peach in half, remove pit and slice into 1/2" thick slices.
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In a large mixing bowl, toss peach slices with vanilla, lemon juice and brown sugar.
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Arrange on the bottom of slow cooker.
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In the same mixing bowl, stir together oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Add butter and cut in with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture comes together and resembles pea size clumps.
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Sprinkle topping over peach slices.
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Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH setting for 3 hours. Remove lid, turn off slow cooker and let the crisp cool.
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Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out! 😀
Slow Cooker Desserts recipes from other blogs:
Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding from Crazy for Crust
Slow Cooker Caramel Brownies from Taste and Tell
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls from Sally’s Baking Addiction
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Marcia says
Does this turn out good if recipe is completely doubled?
Cherrice Ingram says
This recipe looks perfect, it’s on my to-make list. Any thoughts for converting this to an instapot?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Cherrice! I am glad you want to make the peach crisp! I have not tested this recipe in the Instant Pot so I can’t say how it will come out. I definitely want to do that and I will update the post.
Kara says
Delicious
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Kara!
Chris says
wondering, does the topping actually get “crisp” ?
S B says
It was my first time making traditional peach crisp and the recipe was excellent!! Thanks for posting it.
bec says
can you use frozen peaches?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
I did not test this recipe with frozen peaches so I can’t say how it will affect the final result. Sorry!
Angelica says
If you use frozen make sure to thaw completely and pat dry with paper towels first.
Joan says
Do the peaches need to be peeled. I always do but not mentioned in your recipe. Looks awesome. Thanks
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Joan! I didn’t peel mine, just washed them well. I think they will be fine peeled if they are more on the firm side, not totally soft peaches so they won’t turn into mush during baking. I hope this helps! Let me know how you like it! Thank you! 😀
Joan says
Did not peel them and it turned out great. Love this easy recipe.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Yay! That’s fantastic! Thank you so much, Joan! 😀
Yum says
Totally making it this weekend. Just followed you on Instagram, and also Pinned this. BOOM!
Roxana says
Peaches and apricots are my favorite summer fruit and this crisp sounds delightful!
And made is the slow cooker? Genius!
Angie says
ooo My! I just bought a ton of peaches and I was trying to figure out what to make with them. I love making apple crisps but ooo a peach one sounds so good!
Heather says
Such a brilliant idea. I love using the slow cooker to beat the heat and a crisp is such an unexptected thing to use it for. Must try!
Kimberly says
Oh my gosh, YES!! I’m a huge crisp fan (apple, rhubarb, pear, etc) but haven’t tried a peach crisp yet – that’s about to change!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
It s my favorite right next to apple crisp! Crazy good! 😀 Thanks, Kimberly!
Patricia says
Oh! What a favorite! Peaches are the epitome of summer in my book – I really need to pull out my slow cooker more often! Love this!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
It really saves me during summer! t’s just too hot to turn the oven on! Thanks Patricia!
Medha says
This peach crisp looks delicious- it’s so hands off and easy to make but so full of summer flavor 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Medha!
Dorothy says
I see oats and fruit. I see BREAKFAST!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Totally! Thanks, Dorothy!
Kacey says
This is so dangerous!! Now I don’t have to turn my oven on in this heat and can make peach crisp! Not sure if I should thank you or not 😉 Looks so good!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Haha! 😀 Thanks, Kacey!
Sues says
Is this an acceptable breakfast?? Because I’m totally craving it right now…
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Absolutely! 😀 Thanks, Sues!