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This individual Peach Crisp is made with one peach and topped with a buttery oat topping. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s a simple dessert with the perfect balance of sweet, juicy fruit and a crisp, crunchy topping.
Try more single serving and small batch peach recipes: our fluffy Peach Dutch Baby, buttery Peach Scones, classic Peach Cobbler, or creamy Peach Rice Pudding—all great ways to use just one peach!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Made with a handful of ingredients and ready in no time.
- Versatile: Use fresh or canned peaches and adjust the sweetness to your taste.
- Easily Doubles: Make one crisp or double it to make a peach crisp for two.
- Deliciously Comforting: Juicy peaches with a buttery oat topping in every bite.
A peach crisp is a classic dessert made with peaches, lightly sweetened and spiced, then baked under a buttery oat topping until golden and crisp. It’s like a fruit cobbler’s crunchier cousin, with a toasty topping instead of a soft, doughy layer.
I love how simple it is to make—just a few ingredients and you’ve got a warm, comforting dessert that’s perfect on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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If you have leftover ingredients from this single serve peach crisp recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder to find ways to use them.
- Peach: One medium to large peach (about 1 cup chopped). It should be slightly soft and have a deep yellow or orange base color. Slice in half and twist to separate. If the pit doesn’t come out easily, cut around it.
- Sugar: Sweetens the filling and crisp topping. Swap white sugar for brown in the topping for deeper flavor.
- All-purpose flour: Thickens the filling and adds texture to the topping.
- Ground ginger: Complements the peaches.
- Vanilla: Adds depth and warmth.
- Oats: Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture. Leftover oats can be used in Butter Pecan Granola or Oatmeal Cookies.
- Butter: Softened butter binds the topping. It should be cool to the touch but soft enough to leave an indentation when pressed.
Recipe Variations
Customize your crisp with these simple tweaks:
- Add Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Nut Topping: Stir chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts into the oat topping.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use certified gluten-free oats and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Mix in Berries: Swap half the peaches for berries.
How To Make A Peach Crisp
These step-by-step photos and instructions help you visualize how to make an individual peach crisp. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the chopped peach, sugar, flour, ginger, and vanilla. Peeling the peach is optional—I like to leave the skin on, but it’s a personal choice.
- Assemble the Crisp: Transfer the peaches to a 10-ounce ramekin.
- Make the Topping: In a small bowl, mix flour, oats, and sugar. Cut the butter into small pieces and blend it in with a fork until the mixture is well combined.
- Add the Topping: Evenly scatter the topping over the peaches. Place the ramekin on a small rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake: Place in a 350°F (177°C) oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and the peaches are bubbly.
Oat-Free Peach Crisp Option
If you don’t have oats or prefer a topping without them, use this simple alternative:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Mix the ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the peach filling. Bake as directed.
Expert Tips
- Choose a ripe peach: Look for one that’s slightly soft with a deep yellow or orange base. If using canned, drain well.
- Adjust sweetness: If your peach is extra sweet, you can slightly reduce the sugar in the filling.
- Use a baking sheet: Place the ramekin on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any possible spills.
- Let it cool slightly before serving: The filling thickens as it cools, so wait a few minutes before serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is designed for one serving, but if you have leftovers, cover and refrigerate for up to two days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Absolutely! Just double the ingredients and bake in two 10-ounce ramekins, a 4×6-inch baking dish, or a 5×5-inch baking dish.
If it’s too soft, it may need more time in the oven. Bake until golden brown and crisp.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Peach Crisp For One
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 (medium or large) peach -pitted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or use brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter -softened
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
Make the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped peach, sugar, flour, ginger, and vanilla.
- Transfer the peaches to a 10-ounce ramekin.
Make the Topping
- In a small bowl, mix flour, oats, and sugar. Cut the butter into small pieces and blend it in with a fork until the mixture is well combined.
- Evenly scatter the topping over the peaches. Place the ramekin on a small rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and the peaches are bubbly.
Notes
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- Choose a ripe peach: Look for one that’s slightly soft with a deep yellow or orange base. If using canned, drain well.
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- Adjust sweetness: If your peach is extra sweet, you can slightly reduce the sugar in the filling.
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- Use a baking sheet: Place the ramekin on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any possible spills.
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- Let it cool slightly before serving: The filling thickens as it cools, so wait a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Thank you for giving us Gluten Free alternative. I will definitely make it. This sounds delish! I will also go onto your FB page as I cook for one all the time and could use some ideas.
Thanks again.
Karey Spirit
This is the perfect dessert for fall! Just the right amount for when you need a little something sweet!
Simply marvelous! I’m loving all your desserts for one and this crisp is a new favorite!!
What a delicious recipe! Having a lone peach on the counter is something that happens to us as well. Now we have the perfect recipe for that!
Last night I was really craving something sweet. As I searched through Pinterest I found this yummy Peach Crisp for One. It was super easy to make with ingredients I already had on hand. And oh goodness – it was absolutely scrumptious!
My daughter would love this as a dessert! It looks yummy.
Peach crisp was great. Not too sweet. Easy to fix. Almost would have served two (but I was hungry).
I’m so happy you loved the recipe, Cheryl. Thank you so much for letting me know!
I’m so glad I found you. My husband died in May. He was a “big” eater, and that’s the way I had always cooked. After his death, I found myself at a loss as to how or if to cook. Enjoying your small portions. Peach Crisp is in the oven.
Hi Cheryl, thank you so much for your email. I’m so happy you found our site too and I hope you enjoy the Peach Crisp. If there is a particular dish that you love and would like to see it scaled down to serve one, please let me know. I would love to create it for you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Joanie
Thank you for explaining what a crisp is: As a non American/English native person, it can get confusing even if I know all these types of fruit desserts 😉 Recipe seems really great!
What a fantastic recipe for one! We rarely have leftover peaches in our house – guess I’ll just have to buy a few extra 🙂