Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peach Pie Crumble Bars, where juicy peaches meet a buttery shortbread base and a crunchy oatmeal topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family snacks, these bars deliver a satisfying blend of textures and sweetness that will please any crowd. Easy to prepare, they can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed at room temperature during picnics. Elevate your dessert game with these delicious treats that celebrate the best of fresh peaches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups chopped peaches (about 4-5 large peaches)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup large flake oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4-5 tablespoons cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the shortbread base: Whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Mix in melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- For the peach filling: In another bowl, toss chopped peaches with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until coated.
- For the crumble topping: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Assemble: Spread peach filling over the baked base and crumble topping evenly on top. Bake for an additional 35–45 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg