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So about this peach crisp.
I would like for you to know that it tastes really really good. Okay, it tasted good. It’s all gone now.
And I would also like for you to know that I had some big elaborate plan to make a dual post with peach and apple crisp – and then my apple crisp was more like dry apples with crumbly grossness on top of it. Aaaand I served it to my family. And they may have eaten it – but I think they were just being nice. That or they weren’t quite sure what it was supposed to be so they didn’t have this big idea of having an apple crisp to eat.
So, it is a good thing the peach crisp turned out. Otherwise, I probably would have just hung my head in shame and gone outside to play with the donkeys (not joking).
I was extremely excited when I pulled my peaches out of the freezer on Sunday, and part of me wished I had frozen at least four more batches because now all of my peaches are gone. No more peaches for this girl until at least next July.
What a sad statement.
Can you believe I didn’t use any butter in this peach crisp? Don’t scoff at me, I love buttery flavors as much as the next person, but I was pretty curious as to how coconut oil would work in the crumble topping. Verdict? It worked well! Oh, and don’t even bother peeling your peaches. It takes too much time! Skins are good for you.
Vegan Peach Crisp
Serves: 8-10
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10-20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55-65 minutes
Filling:
- 8 peaches, cored and sliced
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 tbsp. agave nectar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2/3 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. water
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 and 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 3 tbsp. agave nectar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions: Begin by preparing your peaches by coring and slicing them to your desired thickness. Place in a large bowl and toss with 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 3 tbsp. agave nectar, 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, 2/3 tsp. cinnamon, and 1 tbsp. water. Set aside while preparing the crisp topping.
Place 1 cup old fashioned oats in a food processor and pulse 4-5 times until the oats have broken apart and reach a “rolled oat” consistency. Mix the oats with 1/2 cup rice flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 2 tsp. cinnamon and stir until all dry ingredients are combined. Next, cut in your coconut oil by using your fingers to mix the coconut oil with the dry ingredients. This should create a “crumbly” consistency. After the coconut oil is cut in, add in the vanilla and agave nectar – stir to coat.
To assemble the crisp, spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and add the peaches to the bottom of the pan. Evenly spread the crisp topping over the peaches. Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes, uncovering after 20 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!
I learned a very valuable lesson in all of this. Sometimes recipes work (peach crisp), sometimes recipes don’t work (apple crisp), but your family will probably eat it anyways.
Question: Have you ever served anything to family or friends that wasn’t quite as delicious as you expected?
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This looks so yummy! No butter? Hey that is ok with me!! Butter doesn’t always make everything better!!
Happy Tuesday! xoxo
I love your autumn pot holder! Do you actually use it? I always get made when people actually “use” my Halloween dish towels… they are only for decoration! Maybe I’m just weirdly anal. And yea… I always give my family the “test” recipes. My brother is pretty much a bottomless pit. One time I made brownies and I melted the chocolate in a rubber measuring cup… that slightly melted into the chocolate. Yea… he ate them.
I actually took the pictures when I was at the Husband’s aunts house – so it’s not mine!
This looks delicious, do you think anything will work in place of the rice flour?
any other flour – all purpose would work!
Family is the best! I would have totally eaten it, especially because using the last of the peaches is *tough*. You’re so kind for sharing!
Peach crisp is my dads FAVE desert! I’d love to make him a healthy version!!! Thanks!
peach crisp is one of my all time favorite desserts! I haven’t tried coconut oil yet but I’ve been meaning too!..and yes I have served dishes that didn’t turn out exactly to my liking..but most of the time my company still thinks it tastes great (or they lie to me and tell me it does) so it hasn’t been an issue!
Looks fantastic! And yes I always have times when my baking/cooking do not turn out as yummy as expected…which is why I give it to my family….who will eat anything
I love anything with peaches in it! I would actually hoard the peaches in my room when I was living on campus and the dining hall would have them everywhere. One day I walked out of there with like 15 peaches in my purse.
I’m definitely sad that we have to wait till July in order to get more peaches. At least I have apples, but still I love a good juicy peach.
That is so hilarious!
peach crisp sounds perfect on a morning like today, just wish I had some peaches!
This looks amazing!
I can’t really recall serving anything less than desirable to my family. Oh, wait yes I can. I burnt sweet potato fries (I know, really?) and told my parents they’d be tasty. In reality, they tasted awful and I just didn’t want things going to waste. Such a lovely daughter I am.
I loved any type of “crisp” as a kid- my mom would make it (and still does) a lot. This recipe looks really good. I need to buy the agave nectar, but never think of having it on hand.
This looks so delicious!
And that’s awesome to hear that coconut oil works in place of butter in crisp toppings. I’m definitely going to need to try that out.
I once made a banana and date bread that turned out too dry… but I served it at a family brunch anyways and people still ate it.
I have had some epic fails in the kitchen. I learned to ALWAYS taste before I serve and I usually only serve food for friend and family if I have already tried it out first! haha
I haven’t served much to my friends and family, although now I’ve been baking things with gluten (since I have leftover flour) for my brother and sister-in-law and so far the verdict has been good… granted it always involves pumpkins and chocolate chips, so you can’t really go wrong there…
No you never can go wrong with that!
I have! haha. On thanksgiving a few weeks ago I tried maple baked beans, too bad it ws my first shot at using dry beans and they never fully baked! haha
mm I love baked beans! Thanks for reminding me that I should make some soon!
Looks tasty! Thanks for experimenting without the butter. Butter and I have a love/hate relationship.
“Oh, and don’t even bother peeling your peaches. It takes too much time! Skins are good for you.” Heck ya they are!!
Oh, I really want some peach now
Boo the end of peach season!!
Ummm..to answer your question – pretty much everything I make! But Travis gobbles it up anyway. He’s a good man.
Gotta love those hubbies!
that is an incredibly sad statement. no peaches for 9 months
I don’t even want to think about it!
I love peaches!! This looks awesome! Yes, I have served things I didn’t think were as amazing, but I’ve also had things work out even better than I had planned! I love when that happens!
I wouldn’t take the time to peel the peaches either. Extra fiber = extra nutrition. And extra time = extra happiness. Sounds good to me!
I love it – you’re right!
The peach crisp sounds delicious! I’ve only had a pear or apple crisp so I can only imagine how great a peach one would be! Will have to remember to make one next summer!
oh that looks so good! the worst is when a dessert looks so good then you eat it and realize it was one of those straight from the freezer ones. yuck.
That looks delish! I’m going to try it with pears and see how it turns out. I’m not a big coconut fan, does it have a big coconut flavor or could I use another oil?
I don’t think the coconut flavor is distinct – it’s very subtle!
Sometimes I disregard measuring my ingredients and my dishes aren’t the best, but my hubby is so sweet he eats it anyway. As long as it’s not burned it’s edible;)
looks delicious!! i love using coconut oil in place of butter or olive/canola oil. it always seems to add that punch of flavor.
Peaches are one of my favorite fruits!! Yumm well done
Do I ever! Poor Joey has to eat everything I make whether it’s good or not and pretend to like it, lest he should awaken the wrath of Lauren. What can I say, I’m really self-conscious about my cooking abilities
P.S. How dare you tease me with a peach recipe?!
Ooh yum! Love that it uses agave nectar! I’ve started to make my fruit pies/crisps unsweetened as I find the fruit sweetens it plenty for me, but when cooking for guests I need something that sweeter tastebuds are a bit more accustomed to – so this is perfect, thank you!
I wish I had peaches stashed away!!
glad u had another shot with the peach crisp! I hate serving food I don´t like myself. It only happened once to me, luckily.
I find it always sooo sad when my fav fruits go out of season and I have nothing stashed away.
I don’t peel my peaches either when I make fruit crisps and crumbles. Glad to know coconut oil worked. And I LOVE a brown sugary crumble/crisp like nobody’s biz and the fact that you used coconut oil and agave…nice work
Fruit is fruit, unless it’s a kiwi, banana or pineapple, I would just throw it in a crisp, too!
I’m not sure if I like peaches? This sounds look really good though!
That’s how I always make my gluten-free crumble! Works even better with almond flour thrown in as well (gives it more texture) – or coconut flour, if I happen to have some!!
i swear cooconut oil is good in ANY and EVERY recipe. the smell of it baking is pretty much the best thing ever too.