Peach Bars with Brown Butter Crumble
Delight in these luscious peach bars topped with a rich brown butter crumble, perfect for a sweet summer treat.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces
Peach Filling
- 4 medium peaches, pits removed about 1.4 pounds
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
Topping
- remaining crumble topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square pan and line with parchment.
- Melt butter in a saucepan until browned and fragrant. Cool slightly.
- Slice peaches into 1/2-inch pieces and mix with sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, corn starch, and salt.
- Combine flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. Add browned butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press about half of the crumble into the pan. Spread peach mixture over it, then top with remaining crumble.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden and bubbling. Cool, chill, then cut into bars.
Notes
Chill the bars before serving for best texture.