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Not-so-crisp fruit crisp

This weekend, I opened a big can of peach halves, only used two of them. So (inspired by too many Chopped episodes) I decided to make a fruit crisp.

Here's the fruit in the pan:

And the topping mix:

Together, before baking:

And after baking:

It looks delicious, but one thing was a little disappointing: the topping texture. It just wasn't crisp enough! I was expecting more of a streusel topping texture: light, crunchy, sweet. The proportions reminded me of my husband's favorite coffee cake streusel topping, but instead this was a little crunchy, and a lot chewy.

Here's what I used (to the best of my recollection):
  • 1/2 c packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 2 T white sugar
  • 2/3 c quick rolled oats
  • 1/2 c flour

Because I use unsalted butter, I sprinkled a tiny bit of salt over the top. I also sprinkled on a little cinnamon. The taste of the topping and filling was fine. But, man, why did this fruit crisp turn out less than crispy?

A little help?

9 comments:

  1. Good question...Hmmm how long did you bake it for? Could that have been the issue?

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  2. Um . . . about 30 min?

    I guess it'd be a lot crunchier if I burned it ;) .

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  3. maybe too much butter???? you could have left it a little longer and put some tin foil (alumnium foil) over it to stop it burning??? could be either.... :D D: looked yummy tho xxx

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  4. I have had this problem with Peaches as well. They seem to have to much moisture in them. So I would try to double your topping mixture so that the bottom of the mixture absorbs the liquid and the top will get crunchy.

    And watch the butter.

    Sharon

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  5. I have no idea on the crispyness but it looks delicious!

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  6. Next time, bake it in my kitchen. Everything in my kitchen turns out crispy.... :p

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  7. I can't help you with why, but I can help you eating it. Sure looks good to me :)

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  8. This looks really good! I am going to have to try it!

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  9. Looks perfect, for I dont like crispy......

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