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Pecan Bourbon Peach Crisp: A Perfect Summer Delight

A delicious Pecan Bourbon Peach Crisp is a must-try dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 cups Fresh Peaches, sliced Frozen peaches work if thawed and drained.
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Maker's Mark enhances the flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Juice Skip bottled juice for better aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Balances the tartness of peaches.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Mix well to avoid lumps.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, cubed Kerrygold is recommended.
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Almonds can be substituted.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar For sweetness in the topping.
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour King Arthur flour is a good choice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Balances the sweetness.
To Serve
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Ultimate pairing.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the oven rack in the middle.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped pecans, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, flour, and a pinch of sea salt. Incorporate cubed unsalted butter until resembling coarse breadcrumbs.
  3. In a medium baking dish, mix the sliced peaches with bourbon, orange juice, and zest. In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch until smooth, then mix with the peaches.
  4. Spread the topping evenly over the peach filling in the baking dish, pressing down gently.
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and bubbling appears around the edges.
  6. Let the crisp rest for about 15 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

This Pecan Bourbon Peach Crisp can also be served warm with Greek yogurt and honey for breakfast.