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, crumbly crust layered with juicy peach filling, enhanced by a hint of lemon and vanilla. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying at home, these bars are a family favorite that brings everyone together. Easy to make and versatile, you can customize them with various fruits or nuts to suit your taste. With just a short preparation time, you can enjoy a sweet slice of sunshine anytime!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 3–4 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for crust)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat 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. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling: Toss peach slices with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla in another bowl. Let sit for a few minutes.
- For the crumb topping: Combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbs form.
- Assemble: Spread peach filling over the crust and sprinkle crumb topping on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly around edges. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg