Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine
Indulge in the taste of summer with these Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine! This delightful dessert features a buttery crust topped with juicy peaches and a crumbly topping that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home, these easy-to-make bars combine fresh flavors with comforting textures. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be able to whip up a batch in no time. Whether served plain or alongside your favorite dairy-free ice cream, these bars are sure to brighten any gathering!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 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) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then press into the prepared pan. Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the peach filling, toss sliced peaches with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Prepare the crumb topping by combining flour, sugars, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread the peach filling over the crust and sprinkle with the crumb topping.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg