Fresh Peach Crisp Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch salt
- pinch of cinnamon
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- Crumb Topping
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3. Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce (can be canned!)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 68g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 293 | |
| Calories from Fat 95 | 32% |
| Total Fat 10.87g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 5.98g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium 154mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 44.97g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 11% |
| Sugars 21.76g | 15% |
| Protein 5.47g | 9% |
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