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Summer Peach Bars

These Elegant Delicious Summer Peach Bars are a refreshing treat made with ripe peaches and a buttery crust, perfect for summer gatherings or family picnics.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups cold unsalted butter, cubed
For the filling
  • 4 pieces ripe peaches, sliced The juicier, the better!
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice A little zing never hurts!
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional but recommended.
For the topping
  • 0.5 cups rolled oats
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups flour
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. While the crust is baking, slice the peaches and make the filling by combining peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Baking
  1. Once the crust is done baking, let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Pour the peach filling evenly over the crust.
  3. In another bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle this mixture generously on top of the peach layer.
  5. Return to the oven for another 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
  6. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting.

Notes

You can substitute other fruits like blueberries or strawberries for a twist. For faster cooling, place in the fridge. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for extra charm.