Fresh Peach Crumb Bars
This simple, easy recipe can be adapted to any of your favorite fresh summer fruits!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, peach
Servings: 20
Calories: 254kcal
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)
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.
(adapted from allrecipes.com)
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best results.
If baking at 375 degrees please check at 30 and 35 minutes.
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg