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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.
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.
I made this last night and it was a real hit! I did add 2 additional cups of peaches as I like more fruit than crisp. To my surprise, this crisp with the butter/maple syrup was one of the best that we’ve enjoyed…nice addition. Only thing is your ingredients didn’t call out for the quantity of salt in the topping but your steps did call for salt, so I guessed and added 1 teaspoon since it wasn’t identified with the appropriate quantity. I will definitely be making this again.
Hey Jackie,
Happy Sunday! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it! You can just use a pinch of salt:) xT
The Butter syrup completely messed up my crisp topping. It went completely soft and mushy oatmeal on top which I hated! The rest of the recipe was good. I would not do the syrup butter if you like a crisp topping.
Hi Shauna,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe and your comment, so glad it was delish! Sorry about the syrup. Have a great weekend:) x
I was nervous to make this ahead of time and re-heat but it turned out perfectly! I made the entire dessert and covered it with foil. When it was time to reheat, I put it in the oven at 350 uncovered for 12 minutes. The top was crispy and the rest amazing. Served with vanilla ice cream and everyone thought I was a genius! Thanks Tieghan 🙂
Hey Jennifer,
Thank you so much for making this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it was a winner! Happy Sunday! xT
Unfortunately the topping is drowned in the juices from the peaches and the berries plus the melted butter and maple syrup mixture, and therefore it is soggy, not at all crunchy!
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, so very sorry to hear it did not turn out for you! xx
Do you think it would work baking the first half hour earlier in the day and the last half hour during dinner so it will be warm?
Hey Patti,
For best results, I would bake the entire recipe earlier in the day and then just cover with foil and reheat on low to warm through for serving. I hope this helps! xT
Super easy to make, and absolutely delicious! Love that I could put it together quickly after dinner and handle cleanup while it was in the oven. Major hit at our house! Gonna try to make it one more time before all the peaches are gone for the season 🤞
Thank you so much! So glad this recipe was a success for you! xT
Fantastic! Followed recipe exactly, the brown butter gave a nutty flavor that brought it a step above a typical cobbler.
Hey Beth,
Happy Sunday! Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for trying it and your comment! Xx
Such a fun recipe to make, especially in summer with fresh peaches & berries & it was absolutely delicious. Thanks Tieghen.
Thank you so much Natalie! xT
If I want to use an 8×8 Pyrex should I cut the recipe in half? Thank you!!
Hi! Yes, I would probably cut the recipe in half if you plan on using an 8×8 pan! xT
This was delicious. I followed the recipe as printed, substituting red raspberries for the blackberries (I am blessed with a large berry patch). Loved the little hit of maple in the topping and the bubbling juices were darned beautiful! Thanks for a homey, easy to make treat.
Can you use frozen peach slices?
That should work fine! xT
Did you ever try the frozen peaches? I am concerned about potential sogginess. I may try it with fresh cherries and blueberries and/ or blackberries bc that’s what’s freshest by me right now.
Thanks! I do love a nice oatmeal topped crisp. Usually do apple in fall.
Frozen peaches should work nicely for you:)
Thank you so so much for trying out the recipe! So happy to hear that you enjoyed it! xT
Too much butter, not enough crunch. Soggy.
Oh no I’m so sorry to hear that! Thanks for the feedback! xT
Peach crisp is one of my favorite desserts and this recipe is now my favorite! Love the combination of peach and blackberry and the maple browned butter is just so good.
Hey there! Sooo glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for trying it out! xT
This was so good! Everyone raved about it. I’m in the Adirondack Park and used local peaches and blueberries but otherwise, I stuck to the recipe. I’ve always peeled peaches prior to this, but I tried leaving the skin on and I’ll never peel peaches again! Someone asked me for the recipe it was so delicious. I will definitely be making again.
Hi Rachel,
Happy Monday!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it and your review:)
Hi Tieghan – Do you think AP Flour could be subbed to be GF? any suggestions on that? thanks! _ christine
Hi Christine,
Sure, you should be able to use an equal amount of gluten free flour in this recipe:) Please let me know if you give it a try, I hope it’s delish! xx
Update: I used GF flour and it was amazing! Thank you!
So glad to hear this Christine! Thanks for sharing your update:)
Oat flour works and tastes great!
Thanks for sharing Wanda!
Do you peel the peaches? The recipe does not say.
This looks delicious
Hi Janet,
I do not peel the peaches, but you totally can if you would like to! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
This was such an easy recipe and turned out amazing! I will absolutely make this again. The perfect summer dessert! 🍓
Thanks so much Madison!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you making it! Happy Friday!