Easy Peach Crisp Recipe (With Canned Peaches!)
This easy peach crisp recipe is the ultimate dessert — sweet peaches topped with a buttery oat crumble. The best part? You can make it with canned peaches, so it’s quick, simple, and available year-round.
Peach crisp is one of my all-time favorite desserts. While fresh peaches are the star of summer, canned peaches make this recipe foolproof and easy to enjoy any time of year. When prepared correctly, you won’t even notice the difference between fresh and canned. Best of all, this crisp comes together in just 10 minutes before baking — making it a no-fuss dessert that everyone loves.
Peach Crisp vs. Crumble vs. Cobbler
Before we dive into the recipe, let’s clear up some dessert confusion:
- Peach Crisp – Topped with oats, giving it that crunchy, golden-brown finish.
- Peach Crumble – Similar to crisp, but without oats in the topping.
- Peach Cobbler – Made with a batter or biscuit dough that’s spooned over the peaches before baking.
Personally, I think crisp wins every time — the sweet peaches paired with that crunchy oat topping is perfection.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe uses five cans of peaches:
- 4 cans of peaches in water or fruit juice (drained) – Don’t skip draining or your crisp will turn into peach soup.
- 1 can of peaches in heavy syrup (not drained) – This adds the perfect amount of sweetness and creates that gooey filling.
For the crisp topping, you’ll need:
- Melted salted butter
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Flour
- Quick-cooking oats (rolled oats work too, but quick oats blend better)
Why This Peach Crisp Recipe Works
Uses pantry-friendly canned peaches (budget-friendly and consistent).
Just 10 minutes of prep before baking.
Warm, gooey filling + crunchy topping = the perfect texture combo.
A crowd-pleasing dessert for holidays, BBQs, or weeknight treats.
Tips for the Best Peach Crisp
- Drain the peaches well – excess liquid will make the crisp soggy.
- Use quick-cooking oats – they give a lighter, crispier topping.
- Serve warm – with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Peach Crisp Recipe (Step-by-Step)
Peach Crisp
Ingredients
- 4 15 oz cans of peaches packed in juice drained
- 1 15 oz can of peaches in heavy syrup
- 3/4 c sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp flour heaping (and I mean heaping)
- 2 tbsp water
Topping
- 9 tbsp salted butter melted
- 1 c light brown sugar packed
- 1 c quick cooking oats
- 1 c flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Start by mixing the crumble topping together in a bowl. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon and salt to a bowl and mix with a fork until everything is well incorporated. Place in the fridge.
- Butter a 9x13 pan.
- To a bowl mix 4 cans of drained peaches with 1 can of peaches in heavy syrup. Include the syrup from the can to the bowl.
- Add sugar, flour, cinnamon and water to the peaches and mix until combined.
- Add peaches to the 9x13 pan and evenly top with the crumble mixture.
- Bake for an hour uncovered.
- Let rest for 20+ minutes so the gooey center sets.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Storing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes to re-crisp the topping. Broil for extra crunch.
More Easy Dessert Recipes
If you love this peach crisp, try these too:
- Chicken Pot Pie Noodles (comfort food classic with a twist)
- Homemade Caramel Sauce – only 4 ingredients!
- World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls – soft, gooey, bakery-style
Final Thoughts
This easy peach crisp with canned peaches is proof that you don’t need fresh fruit to enjoy a classic summer dessert. With its gooey peach filling and golden oat topping, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
If you make this recipe, leave a review below and let me know how it turned out!