Easy Peach Crumb Bars
Peach Crumb Bars are buttery, crumbly, and filled with sweet, jammy peaches for a dessert that tastes like peach pie made easy. Perfect for summer, fall, or anytime you’re craving a cozy fruit bar or pie.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing bowls (large and small)
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons (or kitchen scale)
- Knife and cutting board (if chopping peaches further)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the crust and crumble:
- 240 g all-purpose flour 2 cups
- 200 g granulated sugar 1 cup
- 170 g unsalted butter, melted ¾ cup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the peach filling:
- 500 g frozen sliced peaches, roughly chopped 4 cups
- 67 g granulated sugar ⅓ cup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crumble dough: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and vanilla (mixed separately), sugar, and salt. Stir in the flour until a soft, crumbly dough forms.240 g all-purpose flour, 200 g granulated sugar, 170 g unsalted butter, melted, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Form the crust: Press about two-thirds of the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan. Reserve the remaining third for the topping. Par-bake for 15 minutes.
- Cook the peach filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped frozen peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until the peaches begin to soften and release their juices.500 g frozen sliced peaches, roughly chopped, 67 g granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, Pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Thicken the filling: Stir the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth, then add to the peach mixture. Cook another 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water
- Assemble: Spread the peach filling evenly over the crust. Crumble the reserved dough over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges and in the center.
- Cool: Let cool completely in the pan before slicing — at least 1–2 hours. Chill in the fridge for the cleanest cuts.
Notes
Audrey's Tip: If your frozen peaches are in large slices, give them a rough chop so they layer more evenly and don't weigh down the crust.
For the cleanest squares, let the bars cool completely and chill before slicing; this lets the filling set and keeps the crumb topping from falling apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 654IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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