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Preheat oven to 175°C. Prepare a 33x23 centimetre baking dish by lightly greasing it.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries and peaches. Add granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Gently toss to coat fruit evenly, keeping slices intact.
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Spread the fruit mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
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Add melted butter to the dry topping mixture. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend until coarse crumbs form.
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Evenly distribute the crisp topping over the fruit layer, ensuring complete coverage.
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Place baking dish in preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling at the edges.
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Check during the final minutes of baking; if the topping darkens too quickly, cover loosely with aluminium foil.
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Remove from the oven and let cool 10-15 minutes to allow juices to thicken. Serve warm in bowls, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Cool leftovers completely before covering tightly and refrigerating for up to 3 days. Reheat portions in microwave or oven at 175°C for 10-15 minutes.