Peach Bars
These Peach Bars feature a buttery crumble crust, juicy spiced peach filling, and golden topping. Perfect with fresh or frozen peaches for a year-round fruity dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Total Time: 58 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups fresh peach slices (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or forks until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and cold water, mixing just until combined; the dough will be crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, toss peach slices with lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until evenly coated.
- Spread peach filling evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture over the top of the peaches.
- Bake for 30–38 minutes or until golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
- Use very cold butter and water for the best crumble texture.
- Fresh peaches provide the best flavor, but frozen work well if thawed and drained.
- For cleaner cuts, cool completely before slicing.
- Serve slightly warm with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
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