Fresh Peach Crisp

Fresh Peach Crisp 6-8 (3-4 pounds) peaches, peeled and cut into slices 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ cup sugar, more or less depending on sweetness of peaches 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon Topping: ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup oats, quick cooking 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened plus more for coating pan Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Butter or grease a square 8x8 baking pan. Peel and slice peaches then add to large mixing bowl. Add lemon juice and sugar and toss to coat, set aside for about 15 minutes. Topping: In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon and nutmeg until thoroughly combined. Work the butter into mixture until crumbly, set aside. Drain excess juices from peaches, then add peaches back into bowl. Stir in flour, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon. Add peaches to prepared 8x8 baking pan. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or room temperature with vanilla ice cream (optional).