Peachy Keen Crunchies—Snack for 2
“Peachy Keen Crunchies” is a delightful Southern U.S. snack featuring juicy peaches. This recipe combines fresh peaches with a crispy, sweet topping, baked to perfection. Enjoy these bite-sized treats anytime for a refreshing, fruity experience that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- On the cutting board, use the knife to pit and chop the 2 large peaches into small pieces
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt using measuring cups and spoons
- Add the cold and cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture
- Use a pastry blender or fork to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- Stir in the chopped peaches and 1 tsp vanilla extract until just combined
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart
- Sprinkle each dough mound with a generous pinch of old-fashioned oats
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown at edges
- Use oven mitts to remove baking sheet from oven and place it on a cooling rack to allow Peachy Keen Crunchies to cool completely before serving’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- ‘Add 1/2 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
- Add 1/4 tsp of ground coffee
- Increase the old-fashioned oats to 1/2 cup
- Add a pinch of grapefruit zest to each dough mound before baking’
🧂 Salty
- Increase the salt to 1/2 tsp
- Add 1/4 cup of crushed pretzels
- Add 1/2 tsp of soy sauce to the peach mixture
- Replace unsalted butter with salted butter
🍋 Sour
- ‘Add 1 tsp of lemon zest
- Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Add 1/4 cup of sour cream’
🌶️ Spicy
- ‘Add 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
- Add 1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Increase the brown sugar to 1/3 cup
- Add 1/2 tsp of chili flakes to the oats topping’
🍬 Sweet
- Increase the brown sugar to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/4 cup of honey
- Add 1 tsp of cinnamon
- Increase the vanilla extract to 2 tsp
- Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top after baking
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1/2 tsp of soy sauce
- Add 1/4 cup of finely chopped mushrooms
- Increase the salt to 1/2 tsp
- Add a pinch of MSG (optional)’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Southern Peach Bellini: The peach flavor in the drink complements the main ingredient of the dish, creating a harmonious pairing
- Bourbon Iced Tea: The sweetness of the tea balances the sugar in the dish, and bourbon is a staple in Southern United States cuisine
- Chardonnay: Its fruity undertones and acidity can cut through the sweetness of the dish, providing a refreshing contrast’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Sweet Iced Tea: A classic Southern United States beverage, its sweetness will complement the peach flavor in the dish
- Fresh Lemonade: The acidity in lemonade will balance the sweetness of the Peachy Keen Crunchies
- Peach Smoothie: The peach flavor in the smoothie will enhance the peach flavor in the dish’
🥓 Keto
- Replace 2 large peaches with 2 large avocados
- Replace 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 cup almond flour
- Replace 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup erythritol
- Replace 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed with 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- Keep the same amount of baking powder and salt
- Keep the same amount of unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Keep the same amount of vanilla extract
- Replace 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats with 1/4 cup chopped pecans
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup almond flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/4 cup
- Replace brown sugar with 2 tablespoons honey
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup olive oil
- Add 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- Add 1 tsp of cinnamon
- Replace old-fashioned oats with 1/4 cup sesame seeds
🥑 Paleo
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/2 cup honey
- Remove brown sugar
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup coconut oil
- Replace old-fashioned oats with 1/4 cup chopped almonds
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes needed. The recipe is already pescatarian friendly.
🌱 Vegan
- ‘Replace 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup coconut oil
- Replace 1 tsp vanilla extract with 1 tsp pure vanilla flavoring’
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes are necessary to make the Peachy Keen Crunchies recipe vegetarian friendly. All ingredients listed are already suitable for a vegetarian diet.
🥩 Whole30
- Remove all-purpose flour
- Replace with 1 cup almond flour
- Remove granulated sugar
- Remove brown sugar
- Replace with 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas for sweetness
- Remove unsalted butter
- Replace with 1/2 cup coconut oil, cold and solidified
- Remove vanilla extract
- Add 1 tsp cinnamon for flavor
- Replace old-fashioned oats with 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
🧠 Brain Health
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup of almond flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/4 cup
- Replace brown sugar with 1/4 cup of coconut sugar
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of coconut oil
- Increase old-fashioned oats to 1/2 cup’
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- Replace 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats with 1/4 cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats
💩 Crohns Disease
- Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/4 cup
- Replace brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of honey
- Replace unsalted butter with coconut oil
- Remove old-fashioned oats
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/2 cup Stevia
- Replace brown sugar with 1/4 cup Erythritol
- Increase old-fashioned oats to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/4 cup chopped almonds
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- Replace 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats with 1/4 cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/4 cup
- Replace brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of honey
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Increase old-fashioned oats to 1/2 cup’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/4 cup
- Decrease brown sugar to 2 tablespoons
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup olive oil
- Increase old-fashioned oats to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Remove the salt
- Decrease the granulated sugar to 1/4 cup
- Decrease the brown sugar to 2 tablespoons
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Increase old-fashioned oats to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon for flavor
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup whole wheat flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/2 cup Stevia
- Decrease brown sugar to 2 tablespoons
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of applesauce
- Increase old-fashioned oats to 1/2 cup’
🦠 Immune System
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup whole wheat flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/4 cup
- Decrease brown sugar to 2 tablespoons
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup coconut oil
- Add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- Increase old-fashioned oats to 1/2 cup’
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup gluten-free flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- Decrease brown sugar to 2 tbsp
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup coconut oil
- Replace old-fashioned oats with 1/4 cup gluten-free oats
💧 Kidney Disease
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/4 cup
- Replace brown sugar with a kidney-friendly sweetener like Stevia equivalent to 1/4 cup
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup olive oil
- Remove salt completely
- Increase peaches to 3 large peaches, pitted and chopped’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- ‘Replace 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup coconut oil’
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/4 cup
- Decrease brown sugar to 2 tablespoons
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup olive oil
- Increase old-fashioned oats to 1/2 cup’
🤰 Pregnancy
- Decrease the granulated sugar to 1/4 cup
- Increase the old-fashioned oats to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped almonds
- Add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
Beti’s Reflections
On a recent culinary adventure through the Southern United States, I stumbled upon a delightful peach orchard in Georgia. The sight of sun-kissed peaches hanging from the trees was irresistible, and I knew I had to create something special with them. That’s how the Peachy Keen Crunchies recipe was born – a tribute to Southern peach desserts.
Peachy Keen Crunchies are bite-sized treats perfect for two people, offering a refreshing fruity experience that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. While they’re not suitable for those looking for gluten-free recipes, vegan desserts, low-calorie snacks, no-sugar treats or dairy-free baking options, they are an absolute delight for those who love traditional baking with peaches.
The ingredients in this easy peach crunchies recipe are simple yet flavorful. We start with two large peaches, pitted and chopped – their juicy sweetness is the star of this Southern peach dessert. A cup of all-purpose flour gives structure to our crunchies while granulated sugar and brown sugar add sweetness and depth of flavor. Baking powder provides lift and salt balances out the sweetness. Cold butter is key here; it creates that irresistible crumbly texture when baked. A dash of vanilla extract enhances the peach flavor and old-fashioned oats sprinkled on top add a delightful crunch.
To make these homemade Peachy Keen Crunchies, start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper – this will ensure your crunchies don’t stick! Pit and chop your peaches into small pieces on a cutting board; you want bite-sized pieces that will distribute evenly throughout your dough. In a large bowl combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt using measuring cups and spoons – accuracy is key in baking! Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs – this is where the magic happens. Stir in your chopped peaches and vanilla extract until just combined, then drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each mound with old-fashioned oats for that extra crunch, then bake until golden brown at the edges. Let your Peachy Keen Crunchies cool completely before serving – patience is a virtue here!
There you have it, folks! An easy peach dessert recipe that’s a sweet tribute to Southern United States cuisine. These Peachy Keen Crunchies are perfect for a quick and easy Southern dessert or a delightful snack anytime you crave something sweet and fruity. So go ahead, roll up those sleeves, get baking with fresh peaches and enjoy these delicious homemade southern desserts!
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