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Peach Bars Recipe Easy Homemade Summer Dessert You’ll Love

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These easy homemade peach bars feature a buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and a crumbly topping, making them the perfect summer dessert for any occasion. Quick to prepare and bursting with fresh fruit flavor, they’re a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to bake all season long.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups ripe fresh peaches, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1 cup cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your hands to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse, damp sand with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. Stir in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined. The dough will be crumbly but should hold together when squeezed.
  5. Press about 2/3 of the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  6. In another bowl, toss together 4 cups diced peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until peaches are coated.
  7. Spread the peach mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the peaches.
  9. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is light golden and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
  10. Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes (an hour is better for clean slices). Use the parchment overhang to lift them out, then cut into 16 squares or rectangles.

Notes

For gluten-free bars, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute butter with vegan baking sticks and use a flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water). If using frozen peaches, thaw and drain before using. Let bars cool fully before slicing for best results. Bars can be made ahead and freeze well for up to 2 months.

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