Fruit crisps are desserts that involve some kind of baked fruit topped with a crumbly crust. There are also commercial snacks like Fig Newton Fruit Crisps and Brother's all Natural White and Yellow Peach Crisps. Pear crisp recipes are yummy too!!

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Basic Peach Crisp Recipe

This recipe makes 6 servings. 

Ingredients

• 3 lb peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granola without dried fruit
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Blanch the peaches in boiling water to loosen their skins. Peel and slice into 3/4 inch pieces.
3. Combine the flour, sugar, granola, spices, and salt in a bowl. Then mix in butter with a pastry blender or your hands until mixture forms small clumps.
4. Arrange peaches in a lightly buttered 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Toss peaches with juice and cover with crumbly topping.
5. Bake in middle of oven until topping is golden and peaches are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
6. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.