Description
Heavenly Summer Peach Bars are a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With a buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and a crumbly topping, these bars are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion—whether it’s a picnic, family gathering, or simply enjoying at home with a cup of tea. The vibrant flavors and easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds. This dessert is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with spices or additional fruits to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add eggs and vanilla; stir until just combined. Press two-thirds of this dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, mix diced peaches with cornstarch and brown sugar; spread over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the peach layer and bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before lifting out of the pan using parchment paper. Cut into squares and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg