Peach Crumb Bars
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Peach Crumb Bars, a perfect summer dessert that marries the essence of peach crisp and pie into a convenient, handheld treat. These bars feature juicy, ripe peaches nestled between layers of buttery, crumbly crust. Ideal for picnics, family gatherings, or as a sweet afternoon snack, they are easy to prepare and sure to impress with their mouthwatering flavor. Each bite is a burst of summer goodness that will leave everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 7–8 peaches)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in the egg and vanilla.
- Press half of the mixture into the pan for the base layer.
- Toss peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon; spread over the crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top and bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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