Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine
Indulge in the taste of summer with Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine. These delectable dessert bars feature a buttery, flaky crust topped with juicy peach filling and a crumbly topping that creates a delightful contrast of textures. Perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive gatherings, each bite is like a celebration of sunny days and warm flavors. Easy to prepare, these peach bars will surely impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth. Get ready to savor every delicious moment!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3–4 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- To make the crust, mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a lined baking pan and bake for 15–18 minutes until slightly golden.
- Prepare the peach filling by tossing peach slices with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- For the crumb topping, combine flour, both sugars, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread the peach filling over the cooled crust and sprinkle with crumb topping. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg