Description
Peach Pie Crumble Bars are a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the classic flavors of peach pie and crumble. With a buttery shortbread base, sweet juicy peaches, and a crunchy oatmeal topping, these bars are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply craving something sweet at home, these bars will impress your family and friends. Easy to make and customizable, they are also perfect for making ahead of time. Enjoy them warm with ice cream or chilled for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cups chopped peaches
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup large flake oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4–5 tablespoons cream (or milk)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix in melted butter until combined.
- Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Toss chopped peaches with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in another bowl.
- For the crumble topping, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl; stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread peach mixture over baked crust; sprinkle crumble on top.
- Bake for an additional 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 49mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for maximum flavor. Consider adding nuts or spices like nutmeg for variation. Let bars cool fully for cleaner cuts.