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Brown Sugar Peach Crumb Bars

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Brown Sugar Peach Crumb Bars combine a buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and crumbly topping for the ultimate summer dessert. Sweet, cozy, and perfect for sharing, these bars are easier than pie but just as satisfying.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: 3 cups — forms the base of the crust and topping.
  • Brown sugar: 1 ½ cups — adds sweetness and a caramel depth.
  • Granulated sugar: ½ cup — balances sweetness in the peach filling.
  • Unsalted butter (cold, cubed): 1 cup (2 sticks) — creates a tender, crumbly texture.
  • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon — gives a slight lift to the crust.
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon — balances flavors.
  • Eggs: 2 large — helps bind the crust and topping.
  • Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons — enhances flavor.
  • Fresh peaches (peeled and diced): 6 cups — the juicy, sweet heart of the bars.
  • Cornstarch: 3 tablespoons — thickens the peach filling.
  • Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon — adds warmth and spice.
  • Nutmeg (optional): ¼ teaspoon — gives a cozy depth.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs and vanilla until combined.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  4. Assemble the Dish: In another bowl, toss peaches with granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly over the crust.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Crumble the remaining dough mixture evenly over the peach layer. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
  6. Finishing Touches: Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Lift out using parchment overhang before slicing.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Cut into squares and serve as is, or top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm peaches for best flavor and texture.
  • Chill the crumb mixture before baking for extra crumbliness.
  • Let bars cool fully before slicing for neat squares.
  • Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top before baking for sparkle.

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