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Heavenly Summer Peach Bars Recipe

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These Heavenly Summer Peach Bars combine a buttery crumb crust with juicy, spiced peach filling and a crunchy crumb topping. Baked to golden perfection, they are a perfect dessert for summer gatherings, offering a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

For the Peach Filling:

  • 3–4 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Crumb Topping:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper hangs over the edges for easy removal after baking.
  2. Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this crumbly mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Bake the crust for 15 to 18 minutes or until it becomes lightly golden. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly.
  3. Prepare Filling: While the crust is baking, in a separate bowl, toss the peeled, pitted, and sliced peaches with granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Allow this mixture to sit briefly so the flavors meld and the peaches release some of their juices.
  4. Make Crumb Topping: In another bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbs form, ensuring they are evenly coated and clumpy.
  5. Assemble: Once the crust has cooled slightly, spread the peach filling evenly over it. Then, sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the peaches, covering the filling completely.
  6. Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly around the edges. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack to allow the filling to set.
  7. Serve: Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve plain or with a scoop of ice cream. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

  • Peeling peaches can be made easier by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds and then plunging into ice water.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • To intensify peach flavor, use ripe, in-season peaches or consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
  • Bars keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days and freeze nicely for up to 2 months.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

Keywords: peach bars, summer dessert, crumb bars, peach dessert, baked peach bars, fruit bars

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