Peach Crumb Bars and More Peach Recipes!

Sweet summer peaches are perfect to enjoy alone or in this buttery Peach Crumb Bar.

As I am frantically trying to adjust to back-to-school routine for my kids, I realized that I haven’t had a chance to write anything spectacular. My creative juices ran dry. My brain is spinning with to-do-lists, errands, packing 3 lunches and backpacks and countless other things. Not to mention that my Princess, my baby, is in kindergarten. Sniff! Sniff!

So, in case you are new or have a short memory (hee! hee!) here are some great desserts to make use of sweet peaches that begging to be bought at Farmer’s Markets or your local supermarket. Enjoy!

These crumb bars are super easy to assemble. You start with a buttery, short bread crust. No pre-baking is necessary. Just refrigerate while you work on the rest of the bars.

Next you mix diced peaches with sugar, flour and spices. This is gooey juicy peachy part of the bars that is similar to the center of a peach pie.

The crumb topping is my favorite. And the easiest part? It’s the reserved part of the shortbread crust that you crumble on top.

Need more peachy inspiration?

Peach Crisp with Almonds

One of the easiest desserts that can be modified with any seasonal fruit. Click here for the recipe!

Peach Sangria

And enjoy these peachy-keen desserts with a refreshing glass of Peach Sangria!

Peach, Crab and Avocado Salsa

Go savory with your peaches with this crab salad! Full recipe here.

Peach Crumb Bars

Author:

Brown-Eyed Baker

Sweet summer peaches are perfect to enjoy alone or in this buttery Peach Crumb Bar.

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 7 peaches, diced (about 5 cups)
• 2 TBS lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2. Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan.
3. In a medium bowl whisk together:
• 3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
4. Using a pastry blender to cut in:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
5. Mix in:
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
6. The dough will be crumbly. Press half of the dough into the prepared pan.
7. Place the pan and the remainder of the dough in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
8. In a large bowl, gently mix together:
• 7 peaches, diced (about 5 cups)
• 2 TBS lemon juice
9. In a separate bowl, whisk together:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
10. Pour flour mixture over the peaches and mix gently.
11. Spread the peach mixture evenly over the refrigerated crust.
12. Crumble the remaining dough over the peach layer.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is slightly brown.
14. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Yield: 24 bars

Cook Time: 45 mins, plus 2 hour cooling time

Total Time: 3 hours

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