Description
A delightful grilled peach crisp with juicy peaches and a crunchy oat topping, perfect for summer desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium ripe peaches, washed and diced
- 1 cup (about 90g) gluten-free rolled oats
- 3 Tablespoons (about 24g) Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
- 4 Tablespoons (about 56g) dairy-free butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar (brown sugar or coconut sugar options acceptable)
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- Dash cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) liquid sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or agave)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat Your Grill: Set your grill to about 475°F (246°C) with burners turned halfway on. This temperature allows the peaches to cook evenly and develop a slight char without burning.
- Step 2: Prepare Peach Layer: In a bowl, gently mix the diced peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Stir carefully to avoid mashing the peaches; keep the pieces intact for pockets of juicy flavor.
- Step 3: Create Foil Wall: Transfer the peach mixture onto a 12-14 inch (30-36 cm) long piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold up a 1-inch (2.5 cm) tall wall of foil around the edges on both sides to contain the juices during cooking.
- Step 4: Make Oat Crisp Layer: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats, 3 tablespoons gluten-free baking flour, a dash of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until crumbly and spread this evenly over the peaches to create the oat topping.
- Step 5: Tent with Aluminum Foil: Tear another 12-14 inch (30-36 cm) long piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil and loosely tent or wrap it over the peach crisp. Leave enough room inside the foil for air flow to circulate, which helps create steam and cooks the peaches while the crumble crisps.
- Step 6: Grill and Check Doneness: Place the foil packet on the grill and close the lid. Cook for 25-30 minutes until the peach juices bubble and the crumble turns golden brown. Remove the top foil and grill for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the oat crumble to crisp fully.
- Step 7: Finish with Ice Cream: Remove from the grill and let sit for a few minutes to cool slightly. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store grilled peach crisp in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain texture and flavor.
- Refrigeration: Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Allow it to cool before covering.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil; place in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- If peaches are not sweet enough, add 2 tablespoons more sugar to the peach mixture before grilling.
- To prevent a soggy topping, ensure the oat mixture is crumbly before spreading on the peaches.
- If the crumble browns too quickly, place the top foil back on after 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- For even cooking, rotate the foil packet halfway through grilling, approximately at 15 minutes.
- To get a crisp crumble, remove the top foil after 25 minutes and continue grilling uncovered.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for color.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce or honey if desired.
- Add crushed nuts on top for extra crunch.
- Use leftover crisp to make a fruit parfait layered with Greek yogurt and granola or add to breakfast bowls.
- Choose ripe peaches that yield slightly when pressed; if firm, let them ripen at room temperature for a day.
- Brown sugar adds richness; dark brown sugar adds molasses notes, but light brown sugar is acceptable.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for better texture; steel-cut oats will not work due to longer cooking times.
- Unsalted butter softened to room temperature mixes smoothly and prevents clumping in the topping.
- Fresh lemon juice provides a brighter flavor compared to bottled versions.
- Always use fresh ground cinnamon and, if desired, freshly grated nutmeg for optimal spice flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg