Description
Warm and comforting Peach Pie Crumble Bars featuring juicy peaches and a buttery crumble topping, perfect for any occasion.
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 (or water)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Make the shortbread base by whisking together 1 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then stir in 2/3 cup melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15 minutes or until slightly golden.
- Prepare the peach layer by tossing the chopped peaches with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or water), and 3 tablespoons cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Make the crumble topping by stirring together 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup oats, and 1/3 cup brown sugar, then mix in 1/3 cup melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Spread the peach mixture over the baked shortbread base, then crumble the oatmeal mixture on top.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown and the peaches are bubbling.
- Cool fully on the counter.
- Glaze by whisking together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and enough cream to achieve a drizzly consistency, then drizzle over the bars once cooled.
Notes
These bars can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container. Perfect for sharing or enjoying at any time!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg