Description
These Peach Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert featuring juicy peaches, a buttery crumb crust, and a perfect balance of sweetness. They’re simple to prepare and ideal for summer gatherings, making them a must-try for homemade dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 cups peaches, peeled and diced (about 5–6 medium peaches)
- â…“ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Incorporate the flour and salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn lightly golden.
Notes
For a thicker crust, you can double the bottom layer of dough.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness based on the ripeness of your peaches.
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg