Heavenly Summer Peach Bars – Buttery, Fruity & Easy to Bake
These Heavenly Summer Peach Bars – Buttery, Fruity & Easy to Bake feature a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious fresh peach filling, and a crumbly topping. They are the perfect summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (plus cooling and chilling)
- Yield: 9 bars
- Category: Baking, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 large peaches)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Stir in egg yolk and vanilla.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into the pan. Bake crust for 12-15 minutes.
- Toss peaches with 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spread peach mixture over hot crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden. Cool completely, then chill for at least 1 hour before cutting.
Notes
For best results, use ripe but firm peaches. Chilling the bars overnight enhances the flavor and texture.