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Fresh Peach Crumb Bars with a buttery crust and almond flavored icing.
This simple, easy recipe can be adapted to any of your favorite fresh summer fruits!
Everybody loves these delicious, easy to make fresh Peach Crumb Bars with an almond flavored icing. They’re terrific for any occasion like cook-outs, pot-lucks and summer extravaganzas.
Fresh ripe peaches make the best snack and desserts
There’s nothing like soft, fresh, dripping down your chin – juicy, sweet peaches baked in a simple crust to make me swoon. During peach season I often find myself walking through the kitchen picking up these tender, fuzzy fruits and inhaling the sweet aroma. I literally dream about these wonderful Peach Crumb Bars.
Whether eaten out of hand, diced and added to a bowl of yogurt, or baked in a luscious dessert like these Fresh Peach Crumb Bars, peaches are an amazingly delicious fruit!
Ingredients Overview
To get the full printable detailed recipe, scroll to the bottom or click below:
Jump to RecipeFor the crust and crumble topping:
- granulated sugar
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- ground cinnamon
- unsalted cold butter cut into cubes
- large egg
For the peach filling:
- granulated sugar
- cornstarch
- ground cinnamon
- large peaches, peeled and sliced
- fresh lemon juice
Optional icing:
- powdered sugar
- almond or vanilla extract
- milk
These easy dessert bars can be made with many kinds of fruit or berries or a combination of both.
A blueberry and peach combo would be nice here or your favorite stone fruit. Think apricots and plums – so good! Don’t forget about apples too. Apple crumb bars with an easy vanilla icing mixed with a little bourbon is sublime – oh yes!
Here are a few tips for picking the best peaches for our Fresh Peach Crumb Bars:
- Select peaches that are firm with no shriveled skin;
- The peaches should be very fragrant, take a whiff;
- The fruit should be slightly soft when gently squeezed;
- Check for bruises and avoid damaged fruit;
- Color is a good indicator of great fruit, pick those with deep, rich hues;
- Large peaches have the most sugar, select medium to large peaches;
- Buy local if you can. Local peaches spend less time traveling and more time on the tree to ripen!
Overview: How to make fresh peach crumb bars
1. First prep the pan and preheat the oven
Lightly grease or spray a 13×9-inch baking pan.
If using a glass baking dish, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. If using a metal pan, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Next make the crumb mixture
Combine sugar, flour, baking powder salt and cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter, blend in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the lightly beaten egg and mix until the dough starts to hold together.
Gently press a little more than half the mixture into the prepared pan.
3. Prepare the peach mixture
Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Add the diced or sliced peaches and toss to combine. Drizzle lemon juice over the peach and toss to coat. Pour the peaches over the crust and spread evenly.
Using your hands, press together handfuls of the remaining dough to create clumps. Scatter the clumps and remaining crumbled topping over the fruit layer leaving some peaches showing through.
This freeform, easy dessert is perfect for the novice baker!
4. Bake and cool
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely then chill before cutting and icing. You can also skip the icing and serve the bars slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. What an incredible treat!
5. Drizzle with icing and serve
Whisk together the powdered sugar, almond extract and milk, Drizzle the icing over the bars and serve. Enjoy!
Storing Peach Crumb Bars
These Fresh Peach Crumble Bars also travel well and keep for days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
If you love a good old-fashioned peach cobbler, you’re going to love this peach bars!
Fresh Peach Crumb Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup granulated sugar (222g)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (378g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes (8oz or 226g)
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
For the peach layer:
- ½ cup granulated sugar (110g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 large peaches, peeled and diced (about 4 to 5 cups)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the icing: (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (115g)
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (more or less for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F if using a glass pan or dark metal pan, or 375°F for a light metal pan. Lightly grease or spray a 13×9-inch baking pan and set aside.
For the crust:
- In a medium bowl whisk together 1 cup of sugar, 3 cups flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter, blend in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the lightly beaten egg and mix until the dough starts to hold together, but is still crumbly. Gently press a little more than half the dough into the prepared pan.
- OPTIONAL: you can also process the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in the bowl of a food processor. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the egg and pulse until the dough starts to hold together.
For the peach mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Add the diced peaches and toss to combine. Drizzle the lemon juice over the peaches and toss to coat. Pour the peach mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Using your hands, press together handfuls of the remaining crumb topping to create clumps. Scatter the clumps and remaining crumbled topping over the fruit layer leaving some peaches showing through.
- If using a glass pan, bake at 350°F degrees for 50-55 minutes or until lightly browned. If using a metal pan, bake at 375°F degrees for 40-45 minutes. Cool completely then chill before cutting and icing.
To prepare the icing:
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, almond extract and milk. Drizzle on the bars just before serving.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Looking for more delicious peach recipes?
Finally, if you’re obsessed with peaches like me, you might also like this Easy Peach Crumble, or these amazing Peach Hand Pies.
And who can pass on a slice of old-fashioned fresh Peach Pie? Not me!
Another favorite is our delicious Peach & Almond Shortcake recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert! And, just when I think I’ve had enough peaches, I made this refreshing Peach Lemonade too.
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View this RecipeOriginally posted July 2014, updated June 2025
Dorothy Causer
These are delicious! I made them once with fresh peaches and again with the peaches we froze and both times they turned out great. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Tricia Buice
Thanks for letting use know Dorothy! Fresh or frozen – it’s always yummy 😉
Karen
Fantastic recipe…..here’s the fun twist that I did. Used strawberries and cherry plums then tossed with some strawberry margarita jam I made last weekend, makes a lovely dessert. Love your website, thank you for sharing
Tricia Buice
Sounds terrific Karen! I love the add-ins. Thank you for trying the recipe and for the feedback.
Marlene
Your recipe for Fresh Peach Crumb Bars was easy to follow and the very best dessert bars I have ever made. They were delicious and addicting. Could not stop eating them. This will be a recipe I will make in the summer with fresh peaches. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Tricia Buice
Thank you Marlene!!
Lynnie
made these yesterday. they are DELICIOUS! but after i had put them in the oven i noticed my egg in shell sitting there. Duh! but i make a blueberry buckle with similar topping so i said ‘oh well’. guess what…they were still wonderful. waited till cool to gently cut. they cut fine. And they were fabulous. i didnt frost since i messed up anyway, and for just myself didn’t need more sugar. Will definitely will make again and serve to company.
Tricia Buice
So glad they turned out for you Lynnie. Happy mistakes are the best! Thanks for the feedback.
Michelle
Can the peach filling be made and frozen to be used later? Or would it be best to can or freeze the peaches and then make this? I love this recipe and want it all year round!
Tricia Buice
Hi Michelle. I think you could do either process with good results. Thaw the peaches or peach filling and proceed with the directions. Good luck!
Rosa Deburgo
Can I omit or substitute the egg from the crust? Thank you.
Tricia Buice
Hi Rosa. I have not tested this recipe without the egg and worry it will not hold together as well. Another reader commented that they had forgot the egg and they turned out okay. It may need something to help it bind together. Good luck.
Maddy Hackett
Loved it!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Maddy!
Kalalen
Made this for dessert tonight. Yummy and it even looked like the picture!! A keeper!!!
Tricia Buice
Thank you Kalalen! So glad these turned out good for you. It’s hard to beat a fresh peach dessert. Enjoy!
Karen
I’d like to give this bar a try with a mixture of fruit I have on hand…apple/cherry/blueberry…since I won’t be cutting “five large peaches”, how many cups of mixed fruit do you think I should use?
Tricia Buice
Hi Karen. I would use 5 cups of fruit. Each peach is about 1 cup of fruit. Enjoy!
Kady
I would use 2 and 1/2 cups. 5 peaches equal to roughly that amount
Tricia Buice
Hi Kady – 2 1/2 cups of fruit will not be enough. If using large peaches, each one equals about 1 cup, once sliced.
Deborah Keck
I only have canned peaches at this moment, can I use the Peach Crumb Bar recipe using those and should I add or remove anything to the peaches? Should I drain them or use the juice too? Thank you so much!! Debbie Keck
Tricia Buice
Hi Deborah. If these are home canned peaches or store-bought be sure to drain first. If the peaches are packed in syrup, you may want to reduce the amount of sugar to 2/3 cup, but still drain the peaches. Good luck! Let us know how they turn out for you using canned peaches 🙂
Cindy
I have never before commented on a recipe on Pinterest. I made these today with gluten free flour and they are amazing. So easy and so delicious! My family loves them and I will be sharing them with friends as well. Thanks for the great recipe!
Tricia Buice
We feel honored Cindy! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and for trying this recipe. It’s a keeper 😉
Cat
Can I use an 11×7 pan instead? And how long would I cook it for?
Tricia Buice
Hi Cat. I haven’t tested these in an 11×7 inch pan but am sure it will be fine, just a little thicker. Note the temperature changes if using a glass pan vs. metal. I would start checking them at 40 minutes, but it will most likely be 45-50 minutes for baking time. Good luck and enjoy!
Sana
These were a hit with my family! Followed the recipe exactly, but substituted almond extract for vanilla as I didn’t have any almond at home.
Will definitely make again 🙂 Thank you!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Sana! Glad these worked out for you. We adore these bars and bake them every chance we get 🙂 We appreciate the feedback, too!
Judy
Perfectly delicious! Every crumble dish I have tried through the years started out looking delicious but the final result was a sad disappointment. But these crumb bars are the answer to that. My husband had five once the bars cooled. Thank you!
I used strawberries and blueberries along with the peaches and added lemon juice and lemon zest to the icing.
Tricia Buice
Sounds terrific Judy! I love the fruit combination you used. The lemon zing must be delicious. I’ll have to try that next time. Thanks for the feedback and for trying this recipe.
Jackie
I’ve made these twice now!! Delicious!! Can you use frozen peaches or could you make the peach filling and freeze that to use when the snow flies??
Tricia Buice
Hi Jackie. Thanks for the great question! I haven’t tried freezing the filling, pre-mixed. But it sounds pretty awesome! I would use frozen peaches, slightly thawed, for these bars. What a wonderful treat in the dead of winter!
Jane
Hi! I want to make this recipe now but all I have is frozen peaches. I should partially thaw the peaches? I want to make sure I make them correctly as I love me some good peach desserts! Thanks!!
Tricia Buice
Hi Jane. I would use the peaches mostly thawed 🙂 Thanks for the great question! Enjoy
Tara
You know when you see amazing peaches at the farmer’s market and just have to get them? Well, that happened. Fresh peaches in hand, I start the search for a good fresh peach recipe on Pinterest. The picture caught my eye first. I had all the ingredients. These were amazing! Fresh peach taste, light crust, just enough cinnamon. My sister came over for dinner and loaded up a plateful to take home. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you.
Tricia Buice
Thank you for the feedback Tara! I am powerless when it comes to fresh fruit from the farmer’s market. Yes! I completely understand. So glad you picked this recipe to try. Thanks again!
Merrilee Hupp
My husband and neighbor said these bars were the best they’ve ever tasted. I did not put the icing on top. Wondered if anyone had tried a sugar substitute like applesauce in the peach mixture.
Tricia Buice
What a wonderful comment Merrilee! Thanks for taking the time to let us know how these worked out for you. I love these bars and can’t wait for fresh peaches so we can make them again. Bravo!
GG H.
Made theses and my family loved them! They were so easy to make, thank you for the recipe!
Tricia Buice
Thank you GG! We’re big fans of good and easy 😉 Thanks for taking the time to comment. Enjoy!
Maya
Hi. Could I use canned peaches, or fresh mangoes? I’d really love to try this recipe.thanks!
Tricia Buice
Hi Maya! You can probably use canned peaches with great results. Use peaches backed in juice, not heavy syrup. I don’t usually bake or cook mangoes so I really can’t say how they would turn out. Good luck!
KR
Love the peach bar recipe. Have made it several times this summer and even tried it with apricots and it worked well. Freezes well. Thanks so much for the great recipe.
Tricia Buice
Thanks so much KR! I can’t wait to try the apricot variation. Thanks so much!
Michelle
Did you freeze it after it was completely made or just the filling?
Melodie
Fantastic, I’m making these squares right now for the second time , these were a hugh hit with my family and friends ❤️
Tricia Buice
Yea!!! Thanks so much Melodie. We appreciate you trying this recipe, twice 🙂 and for taking the time to come back and let us know how you liked them! Enjoy!!!
Julie G
Another 5 * recipe! I used the food processor method for the crust and topping which made for ease of preparation. Got my husband to peel the peaches with me and I cut them up for the filling. This really was a breeze to put together. I baked mine in a metal pan, as directed, for 50 minutes. Only substituted vanilla extract for the almond in the glaze (I was fresh out of it) and glazed it with the same diagonal crisscrossed pattern as you did because it was so pretty. The crust was extremely tasty and the peaches were baked perfectly. They cut so nicely and I’m sending them to work with my husband for his co-workers. Of course we kept a few for ourselves! Your recipes are always tried and true…never fail for me.
Hope you’re having a great summer Tricia! XO
Tricia Buice
You are the BEST Julie! Thanks so much for trying this recipe. You and I are on the same baking page and I’m thrilled your family enjoyed the recipe. Let me know when you’re ready to start your own blog, we can chat!!! XOXOX
John / Kitchen Riffs
Our stores are full of local peaches, so your timing is perfect. And your recipe is beyond perfect. 🙂 Thanks!
Tricia Buice
Mine are too John – thanks!
Chris Scheuer
Oh my! These look so spectacular and I love that they come together so quickly and easily! Can’t wait to pick up some peaches!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Chris!