Sweet Peach Crumble Bars

Sweet Peach Crumble Bars on white marble with fresh peaches in the background, stacked to show buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and golden crumb topping. — Sweet Peach Crumble Bars – buttery crust, sweet peach filling, and a golden crumble topping. A rustic, homemade treat perfect year-round.

Sweet Peach Crumble Bars are the perfect dessert for peach lovers any time of year. With a buttery shortbread crust, a juicy peach filling, and a golden crumb topping, every bite is bursting with warm, sweet flavor. Whether you use fresh peaches at the height of their season or frozen peaches in the middle of winter, this recipe delivers a rustic, homemade charm that never goes out of style.

Peaches have a long history of delighting dessert lovers, tracing back thousands of years to their origins in China. Once considered a symbol of longevity and beauty, these luscious fruits remain a timeless favorite in kitchens around the world.

Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or cozy evenings at home, these bars are easy to make, simple to slice, and impossible to resist. Serve them warm with ice cream for indulgence, or enjoy them chilled for a refreshing treat. Sweet Peach Crumble Bars bring comfort and joy to every season.

Recipe Yield: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (about 5–6 medium peaches)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup granulated sugar (for peaches)
1 tbsp lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.

2. Make the crumb mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually stir dry ingredients into the butter mixture until crumbly.

3. Form the base: Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form a firm crust. Set the remaining crumbs aside for the topping.

4. Prepare the peach filling: In a medium bowl, combine diced peaches, cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently until peaches are evenly coated and glossy.

5. Assemble the bars: Spread the peach filling evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly on top, covering most of the peaches but allowing some fruit to peek through.

6. Bake to perfection: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

7. Cool and slice: Let bars cool completely in the pan before lifting out with parchment overhang. Slice into squares or bars and serve.

Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe

Choose Ripe Peaches: Fully ripe peaches will give the best flavor and natural sweetness to your bars. Avoid overly firm fruit.
Don’t Skip the Cooling: Allowing the bars to cool fully helps the filling set, making cleaner cuts and better texture.
Make It Ahead: These bars can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container, enhancing the flavor.

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