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Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine Recipe

Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine Recipe
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These Heavenly Summer Peach Bars are a delightful treat capturing the essence of fresh summer peaches with a buttery crust and a crumbly topping. Perfectly sweet and slightly tangy, they make an irresistible dessert or snack, ideal for warm weather gatherings or a cozy afternoon indulgence.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

For the Peach Filling:

  • 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

For the Crumb Topping:

  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal of the bars once baked.
  2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15–18 minutes until the crust is lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare Filling: In another bowl, gently toss the peeled, pitted, and sliced peaches with granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Let this mixture sit for a few minutes so the peaches release their juices and the flavors meld.
  4. Make Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the ingredients come together into crumbly clusters.
  5. Assemble: Spread the peach filling evenly over the baked crust layer. Then sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the peach layer to cover completely.
  6. Bake: Place the assembled pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly around the edges.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan to firm up. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out. Cut into squares and serve plain or topped with ice cream if desired. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

  • For easier peach peeling, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to cold water before peeling.
  • Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid overly mushy filling.
  • These bars keep well refrigerated for up to 5 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a vegan butter or coconut oil.
  • Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the crumb topping for extra warmth.

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