Dessert

Delicious Peach Pie Bars: Your New Favorite Summer Treat! Recipe

ByLila Prescott July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Introduction

Peach pie bars are a delightful way to enjoy the sweet, juicy flavors of summer in an easy-to-eat form. With a buttery crumb crust and a fresh peach filling, these bars make a perfect treat for gatherings or an afternoon snack.

A rectangular peach cheesecake cut into 15 squares, with some pieces separated on the right side. The cheesecake has two visible layers: a creamy light yellow top layer with sliced peaches embedded, showing their orange and reddish skin colors, and a thin golden crust base underneath. The cheesecake sits on a piece of parchment paper on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: In a bowl, mix the flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until the mixture becomes crumbly.

Step 3: Press half of this crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased baking dish to form the crust.
Step 4: In another bowl, combine the sliced peaches, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir until the peaches are well coated.
Step 5: Spread the peach mixture over the crust in the baking dish.

Step 6: Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the peaches.
Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
Step 8: Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger to the peach mixture.
Use frozen peaches if fresh are not available, just thaw and drain excess liquid before mixing.
Try adding a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumb topping for added texture.

For a sweeter crust, sprinkle a little extra sugar over the crumb topping before baking.

Storage

Store the peach pie bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To enjoy, let them come to room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

How to Serve

A rectangular dessert with two layers sits on a white marbled board: the bottom layer is a light golden crust, and the top layer is a creamy pale yellow custard embedded with scattered orange-yellow peach slices with reddish skin. The dessert is sliced into smaller square and rectangular pieces, with some pieces slightly separated on the right side. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these bars ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the bars a day ahead and store them in the refrigerator. Just cool completely before covering and refrigerating.

Can I use canned peaches instead of fresh?

While fresh peaches provide the best flavor and texture, you can use canned peaches drained well. Be sure to adjust the amount of cornstarch to avoid a too-liquid filling.