Description

These heavenly peach bars are the ultimate summer dessert, featuring buttery layers topped with golden, caramelized peaches. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 5 large peaches)
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for filling)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add 1 cup cold unsalted butter and use a pastry blender or forks to cut it into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
Take two-thirds of the crumb mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
Peel and slice 4 cups of fresh peaches. Toss them with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Spread the peach mixture evenly over the baked crust.
Mix 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle it evenly over the peaches.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbling.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Notes

Chill your butter for a flaky crust. Let the bars cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. To easily peel peaches, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 280
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 50
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

Keywords: peach bars, summer dessert, easy peach recipe, fruit bars, buttery crust, peach crumble