Description
Heavenly Summer Peach Bars are a delightful treat that encapsulates the essence of summer with every bite. Featuring a buttery, crumbly crust layered with juicy peach filling and topped with a sweet crumb topping, these bars are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a picnic, barbecue, or a cozy gathering at home. Easy to prepare and bursting with vibrant flavors, they offer a refreshing dessert option that can be enjoyed warm or chilled. With ripe peaches and a hint of lemon, these bars will surely become a favorite in your dessert rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for crust)
- 3–4 large peaches, peeled and sliced (for filling)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for filling)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for crumb topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for crumb topping)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the peach filling: In another bowl, mix sliced peaches with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- For the crumb topping: Combine remaining flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl; stir in melted butter until crumbs form.
- Assemble by spreading peach filling over the cooled crust and topping it with crumb mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg