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Heavenly Summer Peach Bars Recipe

Heavenly Summer Peach Bars Recipe
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These Heavenly Summer Peach Bars combine a buttery, crumbly crust with a sweet and juicy fresh peach filling, making them the perfect treat to enjoy the taste of summer in every bite. Easy to prepare and delightfully flavorful, these bars are ideal for a picnic, dessert, or afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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Crust and Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, creating a crumbly texture.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat the eggs lightly and add them along with the vanilla extract to the flour and butter mixture. Stir gently and mix until the dough just comes together without overmixing.
  5. Form Crust: Press about two-thirds of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating a firm crust layer.
  6. Prepare Peach Filling: In a separate bowl, combine the peeled and diced fresh peaches with cornstarch and brown sugar. Toss until the peaches are well coated, which helps thicken the filling during baking.
  7. Assemble Bars: Spread the peach mixture evenly over the crust in the pan. Then crumble the remaining one-third of the dough mixture evenly over the peach layer to form a crumb topping.
  8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top turns a beautiful golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into squares. Serve and enjoy these delightful summer treats.

Notes

  • Peeling peaches is recommended for a smoother texture, but you can leave the skin on if preferred for added fiber.
  • For easier slicing, chill the bars in the refrigerator before cutting.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • You can substitute fresh peaches with frozen peaches if fresh ones are out of season; just ensure they are properly thawed and drained.

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