Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine
Enjoy a delightful slice of summer with these sweet and tangy peach bars, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
for the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
for the peach filling:
- 3–4 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
for the crumb topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Press into pan and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Toss peach slices with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla; let sit.
- Mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt; stir in melted butter until crumbs form.
- Spread peach filling over crust and top with crumb mixture.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden; cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Serve with ice cream for an extra treat!