Description
These Delicious Peach Pie Bars are a perfect summer dessert combining a buttery crumbly crust with juicy, cinnamon-spiced fresh peaches. Easy to make and perfect for gatherings, these bars offer all the flavors of a classic peach pie in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
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Crust and Topping
- 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
Filling
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the bars evenly.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes crumbly with small clumps.
- Press Crust Base: Take half of the crumbly mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of a greased baking dish, creating an even layer that will form the crust base for the bars.
- Make Peach Filling: In another bowl, combine the peeled and sliced fresh peaches with cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss everything gently until the peaches are evenly coated with the mixture, which will help thicken the filling during baking.
- Layer Filling: Spread the peach mixture evenly over the pressed crust base in the baking dish to create the fruit filling layer.
- Add Crumb Topping: Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the peach layer, covering it as evenly as possible to create the crumbly topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely before cutting into squares. This helps the filling set and makes them easier to serve.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor and texture.
- If fresh peaches are not available, frozen peaches can be substituted but be sure to thaw and drain excess liquid before use.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for an extra spice dimension.
- To prevent sticking, grease the baking dish well or line it with parchment paper.
- Serve bars plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peach pie bars, summer dessert, fruit bars, crumb bars, peach dessert, easy peach recipe, homemade dessert
