These Peach Crumb Bars are made with fresh summer peaches, sandwiched between a sweet buttery crust and crumb topping, with a hint of cinnamon, and are drizzled with a fresh almond (or vanilla) glaze. The most delicious summer dessert!
~Ingredients:
-Crust / Topping:
3 Cups All Purpose Flour.
1 Cup Granulated Sugar.
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder.
1/2 Teaspoon Salt.
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon.
1 Cup Unsalted Butter, cold, cut into tablespoons.
1 Large Egg.
-Peach Layer:
5 Large Peaches, pitted, peeled, and diced (about 4 to 4 1/2 cups).
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar.
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch.
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice.
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon.
-Glaze:
1 Cup Powdered Sugar.
1/4 Teaspoon Almond or Vanilla Extract.
1 - 2 Tablespoon Milk.
~Directions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 baking dish.
Step 2: Making the Crust / Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Using a fork or a pastry blender cut into the butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
Step 3: Add the egg and mix with your hands until the dough starts to hold together, but is still crumbly.
Step 4: Press 2/3 of the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Save the rest 1/3 for later.
Step 5: For the Peach Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
Step 6: Add the peaches and toss to combine.
Step 7: Evenly distribute the peach mixture over the bottom crust.
Step 8: Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the peach layer.
Step 9: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until light golden brown on top and bubbling in the center.
Step 10: Cool completely before adding the glaze.
Step 11: For the Glaze: Whisk together the ingredients together in a small bowl, adding milk a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Step 12: Drizzle over the cooled bars. Cut and serve. Keep covered and store at room temperature.
~Recipe Notes:
1) You can use the canned peaches instead. You will need about 4 to 4 1/2 Cups of canned peaches.
Enjoy!
Please leave us a picture in the comments below if you make it or have any questions!
XoXo Hannah and Hailey :)