Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches Recipe – Easy & Quick

Peach crisp with canned peaches in a glass baking dish, golden oat topping, bubbly fruit

This peach crisp with canned peaches is the warm, gooey dessert you deserve on any weeknight. The biggest issue with canned peach desserts is a soggy topping or watery filling. After testing seven batches in my kitchen, I finally nailed the ratio that keeps the topping crunchy. The smell of cinnamon and caramelizing peaches fills your whole house as it bakes. While I love a hearty high protein italian pasta salad for lunch, this peach crisp is my go-to for dessert. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. You might also love my high protein italian pasta salad and this high protein italian pasta salad. If you loved my recent high protein italian pasta salad, this new dish is going to be your next kitchen favorite!

Peach crisp with canned peaches in a glass baking dish, golden oat topping, bubbly fruit
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Why You'll Love This Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches Recipe – Easy & Quick

  • No peeling or slicing fresh peaches required
  • Topping stays perfectly crunchy for hours after baking
  • Comes together in under 15 minutes of prep
  • Uses pantry staples you probably already have

Ingredients for Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches Recipe – Easy & Quick

Full ingredient amounts are in the recipe card below. Here's what you'll need at a glance.

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in juice, drained well
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Seasonings & Flavors

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings

  • (Optional) Vanilla ice cream
  • (Optional) Whipped cream
  • (Optional) Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • (Optional) Caramel sauce drizzle

📝 Ingredient Notes

  • Canned peaches: Use peaches packed in juice, not heavy syrup, to control sweetness. Drain them very well or the filling will be watery. Pat dry with paper towels if needed.
  • Rolled oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats give the best texture. Quick oats turn mushy. Steel-cut oats won't soften enough.
  • Cornstarch: Thickens the peach juices so the filling sets properly. Without it, the crisp will be runny. You can use arrowroot powder instead.
  • Butter: Melted butter binds the topping. Use unsalted to control salt level. If using salted, reduce added salt to 1/8 teaspoon.
  • Brown sugar: Adds moisture and deep caramel flavor. Light or dark brown sugar both work; dark gives a richer taste.
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Step-by-step: preparing Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches Recipe – Easy & Quick

How to Make Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches Recipe – Easy & Quick Step by Step

  1. 1
    Preheat and prep dishPreheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish (or similar size) with butter or nonstick spray. I use the Pyrex 9×13 dish from my set.
  2. 2
    Prepare the peach fillingIn a large bowl, combine the drained peaches, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently until the peaches are evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes while you make the topping.
  3. 3
    Make the crisp toppingIn another bowl, mix the flour, rolled oats, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until crumbly and all the flour is moistened. It should look like wet sand.
  4. 4
    Assemble the crispPour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the peaches, covering completely. Do not press the topping down — it will spread as it bakes.
  5. 5
    Bake until golden and bubblyPlace the dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is deep golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too fast, tent with foil after 20 minutes. Watch for burnt edges.
  6. 6
    Cool and serveRemove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. This allows the filling to set. Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream, or your favorite topping. The topping will be crispiest within the first hour.
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Pro Tips for the Best Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches Recipe – Easy & Quick

  • Ingredient prep: Drain the canned peaches in a colander and pat them dry with paper towels. Excess moisture is the #1 enemy of a crisp topping.
  • Common mistake and fix: Soggy topping happens when the filling is too watery. To fix, toss the peaches with cornstarch and drain them well. If your crisp is already soggy, reheat it uncovered at 375°F for 5–7 minutes to crisp the top.
  • Texture enhancement: Toast the oats in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes before mixing the topping. This deepens their nutty flavor and helps them stay crunchy longer.
  • Make-ahead: Assemble the crisp up to 24 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Add 5–7 minutes to the bake time if baking straight from the fridge.

Recipe Success Checklist

Run through this before you start to guarantee cooking success:

  • 1. Drain the canned peaches in a colander and pat dry with paper towels
  • 2. Toss peaches with cornstarch to thicken the juices
  • 3. Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick or steel-cut oats
  • 4. Mix the topping until it looks like wet sand, not dry flour
  • 5. Do not press the topping down; sprinkle it loosely
  • 6. Bake until the topping is deep golden and juices bubble at the edges
  • 7. Let the crisp cool for 10 minutes before serving to let the filling set
  • 8. Reheat leftovers in the oven to restore crispness, not the microwave

Storing and Reheating Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches Recipe – Easy & Quick

🧊 Fridge

Store cooled crisp in an airtight container or covered dish in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. The topping will soften over time.

❄️ Freezer

Freeze baked and cooled crisp tightly wrapped in plastic wrap then foil for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

🔥 Oven Reheat

Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes until warmed through. To restore crispness, sprinkle a few oats on top before reheating.

📡 Microwave

Reheat individual portions on 50% power for 1–2 minutes. Place a paper towel underneath to absorb moisture. The topping will be soft, not crunchy.

⏰ Make Ahead

You can mix the dry topping ingredients and store in a ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. Assemble just before baking.

Recipe Notes

  • Chef tip: For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract along with the vanilla. Almond and peach are a classic pairing.
  • Best substitution: Replace the flour with an equal amount of almond flour for a gluten-free version. The topping will be more crumbly but still delicious.
  • Make-ahead: Assemble the entire crisp in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake directly from the fridge, adding 5 minutes to the cook time.
  • Scaling: This recipe fits a 9×13 dish. Halve it for an 8×8 dish (reduce bake time by 5 minutes). Double it for a 10×15 pan (increase bake time by 5–10 minutes).
  • Troubleshooting: If your crisp is runny after baking, the peaches were not drained enough or the cornstarch was insufficient. Next time pat the peaches dry and add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch. To fix a baked crisp, spoon off excess liquid and serve with ice cream.

Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches Recipe – Easy & Quick

Prep
15 minutes
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Cook
35 minutes
Total
50 minutes
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Serves
8 servings
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Diet
None
Scoop of peach crisp with canned peaches served in a bowl, ice cream on top

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in juice, drained well
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Caramel sauce drizzle

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat and prep dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish (or similar size) with butter or nonstick spray. I use the Pyrex 9×13 dish from my set.
  2. 2Prepare the peach filling: In a large bowl, combine the drained peaches, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently until the peaches are evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes while you make the topping.
  3. 3Make the crisp topping: In another bowl, mix the flour, rolled oats, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until crumbly and all the flour is moistened. It should look like wet sand.
  4. 4Assemble the crisp: Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the peaches, covering completely. Do not press the topping down — it will spread as it bakes.
  5. 5Bake until golden and bubbly: Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is deep golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too fast, tent with foil after 20 minutes. Watch for burnt edges.
  6. 6Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. This allows the filling to set. Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream, or your favorite topping. The topping will be crispiest within the first hour.

Recipe Notes

  • Chef tip: For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract along with the vanilla. Almond and peach are a classic pairing.
  • Best substitution: Replace the flour with an equal amount of almond flour for a gluten-free version. The topping will be more crumbly but still delicious.
  • Make-ahead: Assemble the entire crisp in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake directly from the fridge, adding 5 minutes to the cook time.
  • Scaling: This recipe fits a 9×13 dish. Halve it for an 8×8 dish (reduce bake time by 5 minutes). Double it for a 10×15 pan (increase bake time by 5–10 minutes).
  • Troubleshooting: If your crisp is runny after baking, the peaches were not drained enough or the cornstarch was insufficient. Next time pat the peaches dry and add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch. To fix a baked crisp, spoon off excess liquid and serve with ice cream.

Storage

  • Fridge: Store cooled crisp in an airtight container or covered dish in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. The topping will soften over time.
  • Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled crisp tightly wrapped in plastic wrap then foil for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes until warmed through. To restore crispness, sprinkle a few oats on top before reheating.
  • Microwave: Reheat individual portions on 50% power for 1–2 minutes. Place a paper towel underneath to absorb moisture. The topping will be soft, not crunchy.
  • Make ahead: You can mix the dry topping ingredients and store in a ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. Assemble just before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Sat. Fat: 8g
  • Carbs: 59g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Frequently Asked Questions about Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches Recipe – Easy & Quick

Can I make peach crisp with canned peaches instead of fresh?

Yes, that's exactly what this recipe is designed for. Canned peaches are already soft and sweet, so you don't need to cook them first. Just drain them well and toss with cornstarch to thicken the juices.

Why is my peach crisp watery even after baking?

The most common reason is not draining the canned peaches enough. They release extra liquid as they bake. Always drain them in a colander and pat dry with paper towels. Also, make sure you use the full tablespoon of cornstarch.

How long does peach crisp with canned peaches last in the fridge?

Covered leftovers will stay fresh for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. The topping will lose its crunch over time, so reheat in the oven to restore some crispness. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Can I use peach crisp with canned peaches recipe in the summer when fresh peaches are in season?

Absolutely. Swap the canned peaches for 4 cups of fresh sliced peaches (about 4–5 medium peaches). Increase the sugar by 2 tablespoons and add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch because fresh peaches are less sweet and more watery.

What is the best baking dish for peach crisp?

A glass or ceramic baking dish works best because it heats evenly and lets you see the bubbling fruit. I use the Pyrex Deep 3-Pack set. Avoid thin metal pans that can burn the topping before the fruit is bubbly.

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