Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with these Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: A Sweet Slice of Sunshine. These delightful dessert bars are bursting with juicy peaches, nestled within a buttery, crumbly crust that will make every bite feel like a sun-soaked afternoon. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also family-friendly, making it an ideal choice for all ages. Whether you enjoy them warm with ice cream or chilled from the fridge, these peach bars promise to brighten any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 9 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3–4 large peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed for crust; melted for topping)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the prepared pan and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, mix peach slices with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Let sit.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread peach mixture over cooled crust and sprinkle crumb topping evenly on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg