Description
A buttery crust filled with juicy, spiced fresh peaches and a golden crumb topping. These bars blend seasonal fruit with rustic baking, offering a balance of sweet, tart, and crunch that’s perfect for summer desserts or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (crust)
1/2 cup melted butter (crust)
Pinch of salt (crust)
2 large fresh peaches (sliced)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (peach filling)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour (topping)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter (topping)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped almonds or oats (topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper
In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and a pinch of salt until crumbly
Press mixture into pan and bake for 15 minutes until golden
While crust bakes, slice peaches and toss with 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and cinnamon
Spread peach mixture evenly over warm crust
In another bowl, combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar, melted butter, baking powder, and optional almonds until crumbly
Spread crumb mixture over peaches
Bake 20-25 minutes until topping is golden and bubbles form
Notes
Use fully ripe peaches for best flavor
If peaches are tart, add a bit more sugar to the filling
Top crumb layer can be pressed gently for even texture
Cool completely before cutting for clean slices
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 1.5 x 1.5 inches)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg