Description
Cinnamon Peach Crumble Bars are a delectable, layered dessert that combines the juicy sweetness of peaches with the warm, spicy flavor of cinnamon. These bars feature a buttery, flaky crust, a sweet peach filling, and a crumbly, golden topping made with flour, sugar, and optional oats for added texture. They’re perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a fruit-based treat. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream, or enjoy them chilled as a sweet snack. Versatile and crowd-pleasing, these bars will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the crust and topping:
In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter and egg using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
3️⃣ Make the peach filling:
In another bowl, toss the sliced peaches with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
4️⃣ Assemble the bars:
Spread the peach mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish. Crumble the remaining flour mixture over the peaches to form the topping.
5️⃣ Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly.
6️⃣ Cool and cut:
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Notes
- Serving suggestion: These peach crumble bars are delicious on their own, but you can serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.