Description
These easy-to-make Peach Pie Bars capture the essence of summer with a buttery crust, sweet peach filling, and a delightful crumble topping. Perfect for any occasion, they offer all the flavor of a classic pie in a convenient bar form.
Ingredients
- For the Crust & Crumble:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed, divided
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Peach Filling:
- 6–7 medium ripe peaches (about 4 cups sliced), peeled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch or tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Crust & Crumble: In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups of flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in ¾ cup of cold, cubed butter until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together. Press two-thirds of the dough into a greased 9×13 inch pan. Chill.
- 2. Make the Crumble Topping: To the remaining dough, add the remaining ½ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the remaining ¼ cup cold butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- 3. Prepare the Peach Filling: In a separate bowl, combine sliced peaches, ½ cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat.
- 4. Assemble the Bars: Pour the peach filling evenly over the chilled crust. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the peaches.
- 5. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- 6. Cool Completely: Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack for at least 3-4 hours (or overnight) before slicing and serving. This is crucial for the filling to set properly.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins