Description
Delightful dessert bars combining a buttery crust with sweet, juicy peaches, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
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
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peach bars, summer dessert, baking recipe