Peach Bars Recipe
These delicious Peach Bars combine a buttery crumbly crust with sweet, juicy peaches topped with a delicate crumble. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they make a delightful dessert or snack, ideal for summer or any time you crave a fruity treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Total Time: 60-70 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Crust and Topping
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1½ cups sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into chunks
- 1 large egg
Filling
- 2 (15-ounce) cans sliced peaches, drained and cut up
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the peach bars.
- Prepare the crust: Combine the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the chilled butter chunks and toss them in. Using a fork or pastry cutter, blend the butter into the flour mixture until it forms a crumbly texture. Lightly whisk the egg and stir it into the mixture. Press half of this dough mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan to form the bottom crust.
- Make the filling: In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ½ cup of sugar with the cornstarch. Add the drained, chopped peaches and gently toss to coat. Spread the peach mixture evenly over the pressed crust in the pan.
- Add the topping: Crumble the remaining half of the dough over the peach filling, distributing it evenly to cover the fruit.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the peach bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares. Enjoy your delicious peach bars!
Notes
- Make sure to chill the butter well for a crumbly, tender crust.
- Drain peaches thoroughly to avoid a soggy crust.
- Let the bars cool fully for clean cutting and best texture.
- You can substitute fresh peaches if in season; just adjust for moisture accordingly.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
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