Peach Crumb Bars
Delightful Peach Crumb Bars featuring a crumbly topping and a fruity peach filling, perfect for summer gatherings or simple desserts at home.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 170 g unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the peach filling
- 3 cups diced peaches fresh or canned (drained)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the unsalted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until it forms a crumbly dough.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, mix the diced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Spread the peach filling evenly over the crust in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining dough on top of the peach filling.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Peach Crumb Bars are best served at room temperature or slightly chilled. Enjoy plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A light dusting of powdered sugar can enhance presentation. Store in an airtight container; they last at room temperature for a couple of days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze wrapped tightly for up to three months.