Description
Peach Crumble Bars Tender vanilla shortbread layered with juicy peaches and a golden crumble topping.
Ingredients
Vanilla Shortbread Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Peach Filling:
- 6 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 2 lbs)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, both sugars, vanilla, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve 1 1/2 cups of crumb mixture. Press remaining mixture into prepared pan to form crust.
- Toss sliced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Spread peach mixture over crust, including juices. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
- Bake 45-50 minutes until golden brown and filling bubbles around edges.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Bars keep covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week
- Can substitute frozen peaches (thawed and drained) when fresh aren’t available
- For cleaner cuts, chill bars for 30 minutes before slicing
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes