This recipe is perfect for when you want something sweet and fruity without the hassle of handling fresh fruit. There’s no peeling, slicing, or pitting required—just a few quick steps, 10 minutes of effort (maybe less if you’re moving fast), and you’ve got a light, flavorful dessert with the best buttery, nutty, golden-brown topping. It’s cozy, crowd-pleasing, and dangerously easy to whip up.

When I say “dump-and-go,” I mean it. You literally dump the peaches into your baking dish, mix a few dry ingredients together, cut in some butter, and sprinkle that magic over the top. Pop it in the oven, and boom—dessert is happening. This is my go-to recipe for those moments when guests are on the way, dinner is already cooking, or I just want a warm treat without babysitting anything on the stove.

Peach Crisp Is Always a Good Idea

I know peach crisp recipes are a dime a dozen online, but let’s be real—most of them involve fresh peaches, complicated topping mixtures, or extra steps that just aren’t necessary. I’m not here for that. I’m here for easy, reliable, delicious. And this one checks every single box.

In fact, I’ve been making this peach crisp for years. It’s one of those recipes that’s stuck with me because it just works. It works in the spring when I’m dreaming of something fruity and fresh. It works in the summer when peaches are on the brain (even if I’m not using fresh ones). It works in the fall when I want something warm and spiced to cozy up with. And it definitely works in winter when I’m craving a simple dessert but don’t want to make a run to the store.

This crisp has seen potlucks, dinner parties, family movie nights, and even lazy weekday mornings where I justified it as “fruit for breakfast.” I mean, if it has fruit and oats, it’s basically a granola bar, right? (Let me live.)

Pantry-Friendly and Adaptable

One of the best parts of this recipe is that it requires ingredients you probably already have. Flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter—these are pantry basics. The only wild card might be the canned peaches, but honestly, I always keep a few cans in the back of the cabinet for this very reason. If you have two 30 oz cans, great. If you’ve got four 15 oz cans, also great. If you have a couple of 29 oz ones, don’t even stress it. This recipe is extremely forgiving.

And because everything is shelf-stable, it’s one of those desserts you can make year-round. You don’t have to wait for peach season to roll around (though if you do happen to have some ripe fresh peaches you want to use, you can totally swap them in). It’s also super easy to halve if you’re only cooking for a few people—just use an 8×8-inch dish instead of a 9×13.

The Topping That Makes It

The magic of this crisp is the topping. It’s got a buttery, slightly nutty crunch that takes the dish to the next level. We go heavy on the oats to add texture and chewiness while the brown sugar gives it that deep molasses sweetness, and the cinnamon brings just the right amount of warm spice. It’s everything I love about a crisp topping, without being overly sweet or greasy.

Pro tip: If you want to level it up even more, add a pinch of nutmeg or clove to the topping for a little spice variation. You can even stir a splash of vanilla into the peach filling if you’re feeling crazy fancy. But again, none of that is required—this crisp shines as-is.

Serve It Hot, Cold, or Somewhere In Between

When the crisp comes out of the oven, it’s bubbling and golden and smells like absolute heaven. Let it cool for a few minutes so you don’t burn your tongue (guilty), then scoop it up and serve it however your heart desires. Warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream? Obviously a yes. Cold from the fridge the next day? Surprisingly delicious. Room temp with your morning coffee? Don’t knock it till you try it.

It stores beautifully in the fridge for several days, though I’ll be honest—leftovers rarely last that long in my house. Everyone keeps sneaking bites until it’s gone. You’ve been warned.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that comes together in minutes and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did, this is it. Whether you’re hosting friends, feeding your family, or just treating yourself after a long day, this Perfect Peach Crisp is going to be your new go-to. It’s quick, cozy, and completely satisfying.

Now go grab those peaches from the pantry and preheat your oven—you’ve got dessert to make.