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Heavenly Summer Peach Bars Recipe

Heavenly Summer Peach Bars Recipe
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Heavenly Summer Peach Bars are a delightful treat featuring a buttery crust layered with sweet, juicy peaches. These bars combine a tender crumb and a fresh fruit filling for the perfect summer dessert. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they offer a rich yet balanced flavor profile that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe peaches.

Ingredients

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Crust and Topping

  • 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

Peach Filling

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the dry mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined, creating a balanced base for the crust and topping.
  3. Cut in the butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This will give the bars a tender, crumbly texture.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract to the crumb mixture, stirring just until combined to form a dough. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.
  5. Press the crust: Reserve two-thirds of the dough, pressing it evenly and firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust layer.
  6. Prepare the peach filling: In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and diced peaches with cornstarch and brown sugar. The cornstarch will thicken the filling as it bakes, while the brown sugar enhances the natural sweetness.
  7. Assemble the bars: Spread the peach mixture evenly over the crust layer in the baking pan to ensure each bar gets plenty of juicy fruit.
  8. Add the topping: Crumble the remaining one-third of the dough evenly over the peach layer, creating a delightful crumbly top.
  9. Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.
  10. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, making them easier to lift out and cut into squares. Serve and enjoy your heavenly summer peach bars!

Notes

  • Ensure peaches are peeled for a smoother texture; blanching them briefly in boiling water helps remove skins easily.
  • Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid overly watery filling.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
  • These bars can be served warm or chilled, and are delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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