Peach Crumble Bars
Peach Crumble Bars are a sweet and tangy dessert made with a buttery crumbly crust, a juicy peach filling, and a golden streusel topping. Perfect for summer when peaches are at their peak, these bars are easy to make and ideal for parties, picnics, or as an afternoon treat.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Fork or pastry cutter
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
- For the Crust and Crumble
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- For the Peach Filling
- 6-7 medium ripe peaches about 4 cups, diced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep and Preheat
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Step 2: Make the Crust and Crumble
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to mix.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and use a fork or pastry cutter to cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg and mix until the dough starts to come together but is still crumbly.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the prepared baking dish, pressing firmly to create an even base. Reserve the remaining dough for the crumble topping.
- Step 3: Prepare the Peach Filling
- Dice the peaches into small chunks. If preferred, peel them before cutting.
- In a medium bowl, toss the diced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using). Mix well to coat the peaches evenly.
- Step 4: Assemble the Bars
- Spread the peach mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture over the peach filling, covering most of the peaches.
- Step 5: Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
- Step 6: Slice and Serve
- Once cool, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
- Slice into squares or rectangles. Serve as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Notes
Peach Prep: If your peaches are overly juicy, let them drain for a few minutes after dicing to prevent a soggy crust.
Make It Ahead: These bars store well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat slightly before serving for a warm dessert.
Variations: Add a handful of chopped nuts (like pecans or almonds) to the crumble topping for extra crunch.
Freezing: These bars freeze well. Wrap individual bars tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
Enjoy your homemade peach crumble bars!
Make It Ahead: These bars store well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat slightly before serving for a warm dessert.
Variations: Add a handful of chopped nuts (like pecans or almonds) to the crumble topping for extra crunch.
Freezing: These bars freeze well. Wrap individual bars tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
Enjoy your homemade peach crumble bars!