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This Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp is overflowing with sweet summer peaches, blackberries, and a double amount of that maple butter cookie-crisp on top. This easy fruit crisp is the perfect way to enjoy the summertime fruit you have on hand. The peaches and blackberries are juicy, while the topping is swirled with notes of brown butter, sweetened with warming maple and brown sugar, and perfectly crisp. Top with vanilla ice cream for the best peachy, berry-filled dessert to kick off summer!
And just like that, we’ve entered into the summer fruit season. And I, for one, am so excited about it. I know it’s a little early in the peach season, especially if you’re in the south, but around here the peaches and berries have officially arrived at the grocery store and I couldn’t resist picking up a few bushels full.
Early in the peach season is really when I love to bake with peaches the most. Right now, they’re not at their sweetest, so I find that baking with them is the perfect thing to do. Especially since we’re already adding sugar…not to mention that baking them draws out their sweetness even more.
When I saw I had a fridge full of peaches, I knew I wanted to bake with them this week. I have a couple of peach cobbler recipes, but not many crisp recipes, so that pretty much answered that.
A peach crisp it was!
The blackberries were added simply because Asher and I were just saying how much we LOVE blackberries. To me, the combination of peaches and roasted blackberries is such a delicious one.
The details are pretty easy
This is a quick three-step process. Start with the fruit. Fresh peach and blackberries tossed together with brown sugar and vanilla. Many people will add in some kind of citrus for a little acidity, but I wanted to keep this crisp extra sweet and rich, so I went the vanilla route.
Add a touch of cornstarch to create a nice thick and juicy sauce.
The secret here is the brown sugar, butter, sweet peaches, and berries. The peaches bake down and create the most incredible caramel-like sauce.
Even without the crisp topping, the peaches and baked blackberries alone are simply delish. But of course, that crisp topping just adds that extra special touch.
That crisp topping?
It’s very important, and it took me a while to get just right. I really really wanted it to be more cookie-like with a very nice crunch and not soggy in any way.
I find that a lot of crisp toppings can be a little cakey and soggy, so my goal was to avoid sogginess. The topping consists of flour, oats, cinnamon, brown sugar…and yup, butter. Peaches can use a little extra buttery love every now and then, you know?
Sprinkle the crumble over the fruit, bake, and about an hour later you’ll have the perfect summer fruit crisp. The topping is so much like a crisp brown sugar cookie…so delicious. The cinnamon maple butter that’s drizzled over top halfway through cooking is the real secret. It caramelizes the top and makes a crisp that is truly sweet, buttery, and CRISP.
What I love so much about a recipe like this is that you can really use whatever fruit you have on hand. I love using the mix of sweet peaches and blackberries. But you can certainly use other stone fruits. You can even go super simple and just use your favorite berry. It’s going to be juicy and delicious no matter what combo…or lack of combo…you choose.
The one thing you must do is serve this warm right out of the oven, while the juices are bubbling up, and everything is smelling incredible.
Lastly, make sure you add ice cream! A must with almost any fruit-based dessert, but especially a crisp, and especially during the summer.
This is a classic summertime dessert that really should be happening on a weekly basis all summer long!
Looking for other summer fruit desserts? Here are some favorites:
Skillet Blueberry Bourbon Pandowdy
Lastly, if you make this Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp. Be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 275 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 4-5 peaches, sliced (about 5 cups)
- 3 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old fashion oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold salted butter, cubed
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. 2. In a large bowl, toss together peaches, blackberries, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (use 2 tsp for a thicker filling) cornstarch, and vanilla. Spread the fruit out into a 10-12 inch baking dish or cast iron skillet. 3. To make the topping, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Add 8 tablespoons butter and cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a fork or pastry cutter. Sprinkle over the fruit. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. 4, Meanwhile, add 4 tablespoons butter to a small pot and set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown lightly until it smells toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Remove the crisp from the oven, remove the foil, and drizzle the maple butter over the crisp. Bake, uncovered another 25 to 30 minutes. 5. Let cool slightly, then serve with ice cream.
This post was originally published on June 8, 2021
Wow this looks SOOO GOOD! Definitely going to make it! If I don’t have blackberries what would you recommend as a good substitute? Raspberries?
Hey there,
Thanks! Any berry you enjoy will work well here. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This looks delicious! I noticed that your picture shows unpeeled peaches and you didn’t say to peel them in the instructions. I’ve never made a cobbler or crisp with the peels left on. Is my assumption correct, and does it come out ok without peeling them?
Hey Julie,
I left the peel on mine, but if you would like to peel yours that works to! I hope you enjoy this recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
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Diana
Hello,
Can l see oat meal instead of all purpose flour even though you do have some already in it?
Regards, Diana
Hey Diana,
So sorry I am not understanding your question. The recipe calls for both oatmeal and all purpose flour. Please let me know how I can help! xTieghan
If using a cast iron skillet, would you preheat the skillet in the oven first? Thanks 🙂
Hey there,
No, that would not be necessary, you can follow the recipe as is. I hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. xTieghan
This one sounds gorgeous. I love your baking dish too, what is it please? X
Hey Kelly-Jane,
Thanks so much! This dish is old from Anthropologie, but here’s something similar:
https://shopstyle.it/l/bvelU
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
It looks delicious! I wanted to ask, can I swap blackberries for another berry, such as raspberries? My boyfriend is allergic to blackberries but this looks right up his alley!
Hey Gabriella,
Thanks! Sure, any berry you like will work well here. I hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I made this last night, and it was a hit!! Another wonderful recipe 🙂
Hey Gabriella,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed. Thanks a bunch for giving it a try! xTieghan
Do you think frozen peaches would work in this recipe?
Hey Lorrie,
You bet, no need to thaw them! I hope the recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Is it possible to use Almond Flour instead of All Purpose Flour?
Hey Cathy,
I would probably use GF flour. I hope the recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Do you peel the peaches?
Hey Katie,
Honestly, that is personal preference. I did not as it is one extra step and feel the skin adds extra flavor, but if you want to peel them that is totally fine too. I hope the recipe turns out amazing for you. Please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
I cannot wait to try this, our garden is bursting with peaches and blackberries that will be ready for harvest in about a month!!
Thanks Rita! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Hey Tieghan!
I absolutely love this recipe! The warming brown butter with the summery peaches and blackberries is such a lovely combination. Thank you for trying to keep it crisp!? I agree too many crisps seem soggy and like sugary oatmeal is on top (not an oatmeal cookie crisp topping like yours!). I hope you’re enjoying the summer days! 🙂 Do you have any summer bucket list plans (besides Cabo?)? Looking forward to tomorrow’s post!
Hey Kristin,
Fantastic! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! So far, Cabo is the only summer plan on my list:) xxTieghan
I will have to make this as soon as I can get some decent peaches! But I don’t love oats in a crisp topping. Can I just leave them out, or do I need to add more flour? Thanks!
Hey Adrienne,
Thanks so much! Yes, you will probably need to use some more flour in place of the oats. I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you. Please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
YUM!!! I never thought of blackberry and peach together. I have seen blueberry and peach. This looks so delicious. Can’t wait until late July to drive to SC for a truck load of peaches. We pick up for several people.
Thanks so much Charlotte! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
This looks delicious! How about using frozen blackberries? I’ve still got a ton in the freezer from last year.
Thanks so much Laura! Yes, those will work well here! I hope you enjoy this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan