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Peach Crumb Bars
Laura

Peach Crumb Bars

Buttery Peach Crumb Bars made with fresh peaches and a golden crumb topping. A simple and delicious summer dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups fresh peaches sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cut in butter until crumbly, then add egg to form dough.
  4. Press two thirds of dough into pan as base.
  5. Mix peaches, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon and spread over base.
  6. Sprinkle remaining dough on top.
  7. Bake until golden and let cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Use firm peaches for best texture
  • Cool completely before cutting
  • Adjust sugar based on peach sweetness