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Perfect Brown Butter Honey Peach Crisp Recipe with Easy Bourbon Sauce

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A delightful peach crisp featuring a nutty brown butter oat topping and a warm, silky bourbon sauce. This dessert balances sweet-tart peaches with rich flavors for a comforting yet elegant treat.

Ingredients

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  • 6–7 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (can substitute coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice 6-7 ripe peaches into 1/2-inch slices. Toss them gently in a bowl with 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Let sit for about 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir constantly as it foams and browns, about 5-7 minutes, until nutty aroma and golden specks form. Remove from heat immediately.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour in the warm brown butter and stir until mixture clumps loosely. Add more melted butter or milk if too dry.
  4. Pour the peach mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the brown butter oat topping evenly over the peaches.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes until juices bubble and topping is golden brown. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast during last 10 minutes.
  6. While baking, make the bourbon sauce: return skillet to medium heat, pour in 1/4 cup bourbon and simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
  7. Let the crisp cool slightly for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle generously with warm bourbon sauce.

Notes

If peaches are very juicy, drain excess juice before baking to avoid soggy bottom. Stir butter constantly when browning to prevent burning. For a vegan version, substitute coconut oil for butter and maple syrup for honey. Bourbon sauce can be omitted or replaced with vanilla almond milk for non-alcoholic option. Crisp can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking; add extra baking time if chilled.

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