Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine
Celebrate summer with these Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine. Bursting with the sweetness of ripe peaches and enveloped in a buttery crumb topping, these bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, enjoying a picnic in the park, or simply craving a delightful dessert at home, these peach bars will bring sunshine to your day. They are quick to prepare, making them an ideal last-minute dessert that everyone will adore. Plus, with options to customize the fruit and toppings, you can make them uniquely yours!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3–4 large peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and melted)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Cinnamon (optional for flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, combine peach slices with remaining sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let sit.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, sugars, cinnamon (if using), and melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread peach filling over cooled crust; top with crumb mixture. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg