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. Bursting with juicy peaches and enveloped in a buttery crust, this dessert is perfect for warm evenings spent with friends and family. Easy to make yet impressive enough for any occasion, these bars are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy them plain or elevate them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Celebrate peach season with this refreshing dessert that captures the essence of summer!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 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).
- For the crust, combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into a lined 9×9-inch baking pan and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Toss sliced peaches with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Make the crumb topping by mixing flour, sugars, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread peach filling over the cooled crust and sprinkle crumb topping on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg