Peach Crumb Bars are a golden, buttery treat layered with juicy peaches and topped with a crispy crumble. With a tender shortbread-like base and sweet fruit center, these bars are everything you want in a summer dessert—simple, satisfying, and bursting with fresh flavor.
Peach Crumb Bars
Why These Peach Crumb Bars Are a Must-Bake
- Fresh Peach Filling: Made with ripe, juicy peaches for a natural sweetness and vibrant flavor.
- Buttery Crumb Layers: Both the base and topping are made from the same dough for easy prep and maximum taste.
- Perfect Texture: Soft and fruity center with a golden, crisp top.
- Great for a Crowd: Easy to cut into squares and serve at gatherings, bake sales, or picnics.
- Freezer-Friendly: Bake ahead and freeze for when you need a quick dessert on hand.
Perfect for Any Occasion
Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, packing a lunchbox treat, or looking for a weekend baking project, Peach Crumb Bars are a sweet and simple way to showcase seasonal fruit. They’re nostalgic, cozy, and endlessly delicious.
Ingredient Notes
Crust and Topping:
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens both the crust and crumb topping, helping them brown as they bake.
- Baking powder: Adds slight lift and tenderness to the crust so it’s not overly dense.
- All-purpose flour: Provides the base structure for both the bottom layer and crumb topping.
- Ground cinnamon: Warm spice that enhances the flavor of the crust and complements the peaches.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness and brings out the flavor of the other ingredients.
- Cold unsalted butter (cubed): Creates a crumbly, tender texture in both the base and topping by melting into flaky pockets.
- Egg: Binds the crust together while contributing richness and slight chewiness.
- Vanilla extract: Adds subtle warmth and depth to the crust and topping layers.
Peach Filling:
- Fresh peaches: The juicy, sweet heart of the bars, offering vibrant summer flavor and soft texture.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the fruit and balances tartness.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the peach juices during baking to prevent sogginess and hold the bars together.
- Fresh lemon juice: Brightens the flavor and balances the natural sweetness of the peaches.
- Ground cinnamon: Echoes the spice in the crust and enhances the fruit’s natural warmth.
Tips for the Best Peach Crumb Bars
- Use Fresh or Frozen Peaches: Fresh is ideal, but frozen works well—just thaw and drain first.
- Add Cornstarch: Helps thicken the peach filling and avoid soggy bars.
- Chill Before Slicing: Let them cool completely to get clean, even cuts.
- Try a Touch of Spice: A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg enhances the peach flavor.
- Lemon Zest Brightens It Up: Just a little zest in the filling adds a fresh citrusy lift.
Serving Suggestions
- With Vanilla Ice Cream: Warm up a bar and top with a scoop of ice cream for instant peach cobbler vibes.
- With Whipped Cream: A dollop on top makes each bite extra indulgent.
- With Iced Tea or Lemonade: Perfect afternoon snack pairing.
- As a Brunch Treat: Set them out with muffins and fruit for a sweet brunch table addition.
- With a Drizzle of Glaze: Optional powdered sugar glaze gives them a bakery-style finish.
Golden, Juicy, and Easy to Love
Peach Crumb Bars are the kind of dessert that makes you feel at home. Every bite is filled with soft, sweet peaches, buttery crumbs, and cozy flavor. Bake a pan, share with friends, and watch these bars disappear fast—they’re that good!
Sweet, juicy peaches baked between layers of buttery cinnamon crumb—these peach crumb bars are a slice of summer in every bite!
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Peach Crumb Bars
Sweet, juicy peaches baked between layers of buttery cinnamon crumb—these peach crumb bars are a slice of summer in every bite!
Ingredients
Crust and topping:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Filling:
- 6 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches about 8 peaches
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch
- 1-2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil or parchment paper, and spray it with non-stick spray.
Crust and topping:
- In a bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment to blend granulated sugar, baking powder, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter, egg, and vanilla, and mix on low speed until the butter is broken into small pieces and the mixture is crumbly.
- Press just over half of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Use your hand or the bottom of a measuring cup to spread the dough evenly in the pan.
Filling:
- Gently mix all the ingredients until well combined. If your peaches are very juicy, use just 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. If they’re a bit less ripe, you can use up to 2 tablespoons.
- Spread the peaches evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the reserved crumbly dough on top. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the top is a light golden brown and the peach juices are bubbling. Let the pan cool completely on a rack before cutting into squares. Add icing on top if you like.
Serving and storage
- Store the bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best texture, try to eat them within 24 hours of baking.
- You can serve them chilled, at room temperature, or warm. If you choose to warm them, they’ll be softer and might need a fork to eat. Feel free to add icing and/or ice cream on top if you like.
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Peach Crumb Bars