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    Home » Desserts » Peach Crisp with Bourbon and Vanilla

    Peach Crisp with Bourbon and Vanilla

    Published: Aug 6, 2019 · Modified: Jul 4, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

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    Transform your family-favourite Peach Crisp recipe into a spectacular dessert with this gluten-free Peach Crisp with Bourbon and Vanilla. Topped with oatmeal crumble, this is a favourite adult dessert!

    Peach Crisp with Bourbon and Vanilla in a clear glass dessert cup with whipped coconut milk

    Peach Crisp with Bourbon and Vanilla is not your everyday Peach Crisp. Yes, it has all the elements of a great family-style peach crisp:  warm sweet fruit and a crispy oat topping, but this one has more class! Flavoured with Bourbon and vanilla, this gluten-free peach crisp is one for your next adult dessert.

    I love peaches, and I make these Grilled Peaches with Honey-Lemon Drizzle every summer. Peach Crisp or Peach Crumble is a dessert that everyone seems to love . . . and this one with a touch of bourbon always gets rave reviews!

    It's worth making, not only because it's delicious, but for the way it will make your kitchen smell. Warm, vanilla-scented peaches spiked with a hint of Bourbon make this a dessert to write home about.

    Peach Crisp with Bourbon and Vanilla in a dessert glass with a spoon

    Here's what you'll need to make gluten-free peach crumble.

    🛒Ingredients

    For the filling:

    • peaches:  fresh, about 6 cups
    • cornstarch: or tapioca starch to thicken the fruit mixture
    • honey: or maple syrup or 0-calorie Monkfruit sweetener
    • Bourbon: just 3 tablespoons
    • vanilla extract:  pure
    • lemon juice:  adds flavour and stops the peaches from turning brown

    For the crumble topping:

    • rolled oats:  use certified gluten-free oats if necessary.
    • oat flour: grind rolled oats in your blender to make oat flour. You can also substitute almond flour for the oat flour if you'd like.
    • coconut sugar: or brown sugar or 0-calorie Monkfruit sweetener
    • melted butter
    • salt:  just a pinch, but don't leave it out!
    • optional: sliced almonds or chopped pecans

    🔪Instructions

    Here's a quick overview of what you'll do. You'll find complete directions in the recipe card below.

    • Peel peaches, remove the stone and slice. If the peaches have thin skins, there's no need to peel them.
    • In a large bowl, toss the peach slices with tapioca starch or cornstarch, sweetener, Bourbon, vanilla and lemon juice.
    • Combine the crumble topping ingredients in an other bowl.
    • Fill a glass pie plate with the peach mixture, then add the topping to cover the peaches.
    • Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the crumble topping is golden brown.
    • Cool slightly and serve warm, plain or with ice cream, whipped cream or coconut whip.
    • adding topping to Peach Crisp
      1. Add the crumble topping.
    • 2. Cover the fruit completely.

    👍🏼Helpful Tips

    1. Double the topping recipe, set half of it aside in an airtight container, label it and freeze it for another day, so you can make a dessert in no time flat.
    2. Add sliced almonds or chopped pecans or other nuts if you'd like, or leave them out!
    3. Do try to serve it warm. It's heavenly.
    4. Ice cream or whipped cream or whipped coconut cream on top is delicious, but not necessary. This Peach Crisp with Bourbon and Vanilla can stand alone!
    Two dessert glasses with Peach Crisp and whipped coconut milk

    Storage Tips

    Store leftover peach crisp covered in the refrigerator. It will last for 3 to 4 days.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I use frozen peaches?

    Yes, frozen peaches will work in this recipe. Make sure to thaw them first, then drain thoroughly.

    Can I use canned peaches?

    Yes. I'd suggest using peaches that have been canned in peach juice, not syrup. Be sure to drain them first.

    Do I have to peel the peaches?

    I peel peaches first, as the ones I use are from our own tree and they have a fuzzy skin. However, if the peaches you're using have thin skins and you don't mind the texture, go ahead and leave them unpeeled.

    What's the best way to peel peaches?

    Fully ripe, freestone peaches have skins that will slip off easily. However, if peaches have been picked before they're fully ripe (and most imported peaches have been), try this method to slip the skins off easily:
    1. Put them in boiling water for about 30 seconds.
    2. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the water.
    3. Use a paring knife to gently remove the skin.

    Try these other fruit crisp recipes, too!

    • Overhead view of a bowl of pear crisp with pecans and a scoop of ice cream.
      Pecan Pear Crisp (Gluten-Free)
    • Overhead view of a bowl of apple blackberry crumble with ice cream.
      Gluten-Free Apple Blackberry Crumble
    • Cherry Crisp with ice cream
      Cherry Crisp with Frozen Cherries
    • a bowl of Skillet Cranberry Apple Crisp
      Skillet Cranberry Apple Crisp

    More healthy recipes with peaches

    Grilled Peaches with Honey Lemon Drizzle

    Gluten-free Blueberry Peach Clafoutis

    Peach Ginger Iced Tea

    Lemon Ricotta Crostini with Honeyed Peaches

    This recipe has been updated with new photos and helpful information.

    Two dessert glasses with Peach Crisp and whipped coconut milk

    Peach Crisp with Bourbon and Vanilla

    Transform your family-favourite Peach Crisp recipe into a spectacular dessert with this gluten-free Peach Crisp with Bourbon and Vanilla. Topped with an oatmeal crumble, this is a favourite adult dessert!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 269kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 6 cups peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
    • 2 tablespoon cornstarch, or tapioca starch, heaped
    • 3 tablespoon sweetener, honey, maple syrup or Monkfruit sweetener
    • 3 tablespoon Bourbon
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Crisp Topping

    • 1 cup oat flour, certified gluten-free if necessary
    • 1 ½ cups rolled oats, not quick oats
    • ½ cup chopped almonds or pecans, optional
    • ½ cup brown sugar, or coconut sugar or Monkfruit sweetener
    • ½ cup butter, melted
    • 1 pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • Peel peaches, remove the stone and slice. If the skins are thin and tender, there's no need to peel.
    • In a large bowl, toss the peaches with tapioca starch, sweetener, Bourbon, vanilla and lemon juice.
    • Combine the crumble topping ingredients in a mediuim bowl. Alternatively, combine them in a food processor, pulsing to mix evenly.
    • Fill a 9.5 or 10-inch deep glass pie plate with the peach mixture, then add the crumble topping to cover the peaches.
    • Bake for 28 - 32 minutes or until fruit is bubbling and crisp topping is golden brown.
    • Cool slightly and serve warm, plain or with ice cream, whipped cream or coconut whip.

    Notes

    You can substitute almond flour for the oat flour.
    If the skins on the peaches are thin and tender, there's to need to peel them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Kari Peters

      August 09, 2016 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Give me all the peaches until fall! I love the touch of bourbon here, and I think I'll make this for a weekend breakfast, (even though it's supposed to be dessert)!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 09, 2016 at 7:17 pm

        Bourbon for breakfast? Go for it, girl! There's enough other healthy ingredients in here to get your day off to a great start 🙂

        Reply
    2. Bernice Hill

      August 05, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Peachy timing! There are so many delicious ways to use peaches and GF people shouldn't have to miss out on a great crumble.
      I love the peach crostini at the bottom of your post too.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 05, 2016 at 11:58 am

        Thanks Bernice! I'm in peach overload right now! --NOT complaining 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lyndsay // Coco Cake Land

      August 05, 2016 at 10:13 am

      4 stars
      Ohhh yeah. Bring on the bourbon!! This is beautiful and looks so tangy, juicy and crisp.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 05, 2016 at 10:29 am

        Thanks Lyndsay! It's a fabulous combination!

        Reply
    4. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices

      August 05, 2016 at 8:49 am

      mmmm.... I LOVE this kind of desserts! Beautiful addition the borboun and vanilla and I bet the house smelled amazing! The other peach recipes look so good , too!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 05, 2016 at 9:23 am

        Thanks Nicoletta! This is a recipe I'll be making again and again!

        Reply
    5. Meaghan

      August 05, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Oh you had me at bourbon! This sounds like a delicious use of fresh peaches 🙂

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 05, 2016 at 9:25 am

        Thanks Meaghan! My peach tree is producing like crazy, so I'm finding more and more ways to use them.

        Reply
    6. Colleen Milne

      August 05, 2016 at 7:41 am

      I love the idea of a grown up peach crisp. This looks absolutely delish! Thanks for posting.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 05, 2016 at 9:24 am

        Thanks Colleen. That extra vanilla really takes it over the top.

        Reply

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