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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.Â
I halved the recipe since there are only 2 of us, and subbed blueberries for blackberries since that’s what we had. Other than that. I made it as it reads. It’s absolutely delicious! It doesn’t say how much salt for the topping, so I just sprinkled some in, and it turned out great. I’ll definitely make a full recipe for a reunion in a few weeks.
Hey Christina,
Thanks a lot for trying this recipe out and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was a winner! xTieghan
I was so excited when I saw this recipe. I immediately went out on my property and picked fresh blackberries, had all of the other ingredients on hand and followed the recipe to a tee. The very best crisp I have ever made! The tartness of the blackberries and sweetness of the peaches made the perfect marriage. Thank you so much! Bravo!
Hey Hilary,
Happy Monday!! I really appreciate you trying this recipe out, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great week:)
Made this as printed. It was ridiculously delicious!!
Hey Robin,
Happy Monday!! I really appreciate you trying this recipe out, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great week:)
The directions say to add salt, but it’s not in the ingredient list. How much salt should I add?
Hey Christina,
A pinch of salt is perfect! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Delicious! I did not have blackberries on hand so substituted blackberries for some blueberries and cherries. I found it to be quite sweet so may cut back a little on the sugar next time but it could have also been because I didn’t use blackberries. Probably would have also been delicious with just the peaches.
Thanks for another great recipe!
Hey Kathie,
Happy Sunday! I am so glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for making it:) ?
I made this dessert for a weekend treat and it was fabulous. It is very similar to a dessert that we make in the UK called crumble. The only thing that I did differently for the topping was leave out the flour and add extra oats, as well as some chopped pecans, sunflower seeds and some flaked almonds. I also swapped out the vanilla extract for almond extract as almond works so well with peaches. My partner and I loved this and will definitely make it again. Thank you so much for this awesome recipe 🙂
Hi Colleen!
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and making this recipe! Hope you’re off to a great weekend! xTieghan
Tieghan…can frozen fruit be used instead of fresh? If so, what, if any, adjustments need to be made?
Hey Abby,
Totally! Just use the fruit in its frozen state, no need to thaw, and then just follow the recipe as is:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
I would like to bring this to a party. Can I make it ahead of time?
Thank you!
Sure, totally fine for you to do! I hope you love the recipe:)
I made this with apricots I had to use up. The apricots and blackberries made a delicious tangy/sweet crisp that was delicious with ice cream, but also great for breakfast with coffee! Another winner Tieghan!
Hi Lonnie,
Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was a hit, thanks for trying it out and sharing your review:)
We used black raspberries instead of blackberries and it was so good! That syrup topping brings it to that extra level of goodness! There wasn’t a single bite left between the five of us after dinner !
Hi Amanda,
Happy Friday! Thanks for giving this recipe a go, I love to hear that it was a winner! ? xx
Guys. I made as I have been wanting to use up wild mulberries from our trees in the pasture… used mulberries instead of blackberries… it’s SO GOOD!!! I even skipped the brown butter (don’t kill me Tieghan) and it was just as delicious 🙂
Hey Terry!
Happy Wednesday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed:) xx
Super simple and so good! I was low on the fruit I needed so I halved the recipe. I will be making this frequently.
Hey Djienne,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I am so glad it was a winner:) Have the best week! xx
DELISH!! Ate it with plain Greek yogurt & was ?????? Love your recipes!
Hey Nicole,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I am so glad it was a winner:) Have the best week! xx
Wow. Was looking for a good crisp recipe for all my summer fruit and when I saw this one I looked no further and it turned out perfectly. Simple to make (my toddler even helped) and so delicious. I could eat the whole dish myself.
Hey Nicole,
Happy Friday! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was a hit! xTieghan
I keep going back to this recipe because it is SO GOOD. Every time I make it, it gets rave reviews. 10/10 recommend!
Hey Hannah,
Happy Friday! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was a hit! xTieghan