Midwestern Peach Crisp with Bourbon Whipped Cream
Midwestern Peach Crisp with Bourbon Whipped Cream
A classic American dessert originating from the Midwest, this peach crisp is a refreshing combination of sweet peaches, crunchy oatmeal topping, and creamy bourbon whipped cream. Perfect for warm summer evenings.
š Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh Peaches
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granny Smith Apples
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oats
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
šØāš³ Instructions
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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
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Step 3: Add in the unsalted butter and use your fingers or a pastry blender to work it into the dry ingredients.
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Step 4: Stir in the old fashioned oats and bourbon whiskey.
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Step 5: In a separate bowl, mix together the sliced peaches, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar.
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Step 6: In a 9x9-inch baking dish, arrange half of the peach mixture.
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Step 7: Add the oat mixture evenly on top of the peaches.
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Step 8: Arrange the remaining peach mixture on top of the oat mixture.
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Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
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Step 10: While the crisp is baking, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Step 11: Fold in the bourbon whiskey and refrigerate until ready to serve.
š” Pro Tips
To prevent the topping from becoming too dark, rotate the baking dish halfway through baking. Also, make sure to not overbake the peaches to avoid a mushy texture.