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Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars

A sun-kissed summer treat featuring buttery crumble, sweet-tart peaches, and a touch of cream, perfect for picnics and potlucks.

  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for filling)
  • 5 cups pitted, peeled, and chopped peaches
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting. Set aside.
  2. To make the crust: Process 2 1/2 cups flour, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt in a food processor until combined. Add 1 1/4 cups cold butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Reserve 1½ cups of crumbs for topping. Press remaining crumbs into prepared pan. Bake for about 15 minutes until edges are slightly browned.
  3. Make the streusel: Add 1/4 cup dark brown sugar to reserved crumbs and toss until large clumps form.
  4. Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add chopped peaches and toss to coat. Stir 6 tbsp heavy cream with 1/2 tsp vanilla (if using) and fold into peach mixture.
  5. Pour peach filling over the hot crust immediately and sprinkle streusel evenly on top.
  6. Bake for about 45 minutes until juices bubble and topping is golden. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  7. Lift from the pan, cut into squares, and store refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture. Chill bars well before slicing for clean squares. You may substitute frozen peaches but drain excess liquid.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: peach dessert, crumble bars, summer treat, picnic food, fruit bars