Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Peach Pie Crumble Bars, where the essence of summer shines through! These bars feature a buttery shortbread base topped with a luscious peach filling and a crunchy oatmeal crumble. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in, they are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, ensuring you have a sweet treat on hand whenever the craving strikes. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (for the shortbread base)
- 3 cups chopped peaches
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup large flake oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or water)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4–5 tablespoons cream (or milk)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the shortbread base, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the base is baking, toss chopped peaches with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- For the crumble topping, mix together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread peach filling over the baked shortbread and sprinkle crumble topping evenly on top. Bake for an additional 35-45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg