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Peach Crumb Bars

These Peach Crumb Bars are buttery dessert bars layered with juicy fresh peaches and topped with a golden crumb topping. Perfect for summer baking ideas and easy peach desserts with fresh peaches.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars

Ingredients
  

  • Crust and Crumb Topping
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup butter melted
  • Peach Filling
  • 4 fresh peaches peeled and diced
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Toppings
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla glaze
  • Vanilla ice cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Pour in melted butter and mix until crumbly.
  4. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture for topping.
  5. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly into prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake crust for 10 minutes.
  7. In another bowl, combine diced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix gently.
  8. Spread peach filling evenly over warm crust.
  9. Sprinkle reserved crumb topping over peaches.
  10. Bake for 35–40 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  11. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing.
  12. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze if desired.

Notes

  • Use ripe fresh peaches for best flavor.
  • Chill bars before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Canned peaches may be used if drained well.
  • Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
  • Perfect dessert for summer baking ideas and fresh peach recipes.