Description
Description Delightful dessert bars combining a buttery crust with sweet, juicy peaches, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 4 – 6 tablespoons ice water
- 6 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups )
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt (for filling)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for topping)
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed (for topping)
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Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt for the crust.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a 9×13 inch rectangle; press into the baking pan.
- Prick the crust, line it with parchment paper, and pre-bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- Remove parchment, bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Combine sliced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt for the filling.
- For the topping, mix flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
- Spread peach filling over the crust and sprinkle topping on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; can be frozen for up to 2 months.