Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with these Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine. These bars feature juicy peaches nestled between a buttery crust and a crumbly topping, making them the perfect treat for warm days and gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to enjoy, they are ideal for busy families or as a sweet addition to picnics. With simple ingredients and flexible variations, you can customize them to suit your taste while relishing in the vibrant flavors of fresh peaches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3–4 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter until crumbly. Press into a lined 9×9-inch baking pan and bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- While cooling, toss 3–4 sliced peaches with 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- For the crumb topping, mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir in 1/4 cup melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread peach filling over the crust and sprinkle with crumb topping. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg