Peach Crumb Bars

These Scrumptious Peach Bars give you all the classic flavors of peach pie in a super easy-to-make form!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Western

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 258kcal

Grease a 9x13-inch (22x32cm) baking dish and line with parchment paper.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/ 180 degrees C.
Beat together the butter, sugar, and egg together in a stand mixer (or use handheld beaters and a mixing bowl) on medium high until fluffy and creamy.
Mix in the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour on low speed until just combined.
Press the crumb mixture into an even layer in the baking dish. Chefs tip = > To make this task easier, place scoops of the mixture all over the bottom of the baking dish, then simply push them together with your fingertips.
Chill the crumb base in the refrigerator while making the remaining layers.

De-stone and cut fresh peaches into ¼-inch (6mm) or thinner slices and add to a mixing bowl.
Mix in the vanilla, nutmeg, lemon zest and sugar and set aside.

Add all the crumb topping ingredients into a food processor and whiz on low speed until it comes together as small crumbles (make sure they are not too fine).
Then toss with your fingers until slightly larger crumbs form (no large than a pea).

Remove baking dish from the fridge.
Spread an even layer of the prepared peaches mixture on top of the chilled crust.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the peaches, without pressing down.

Bake for the peach bars for bout 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and the peaches are slightly bubbling at edges.
Allow the bars to cool to room temperature inside the baking dish before removing.

Start with fresh peaches that are firm but ripe. This makes a big difference. Steer clear of any that look bruised or damaged. Fun fact: more giant peaches often taste sweeter!
Want to mix it up? Try white donut peaches! Just a heads up, they’re a tad sweeter than your standard peaches.
Once you’ve baked your bars, let them cool to room temperature or chill them in the fridge for at least an hour before you slice. This wait time makes sure they cut cleanly—no crumbly mess!
Not peach season? Canned peaches are totally fine. Just drain them well to avoid soggy bars. A quick blot with a paper towel gets rid of any extra juice.
For that perfect crumbly topping, make sure your butter is cold when mixing it into your dry ingredients. It’s all about those little pockets of butter that melt and crisp up just right in the oven.
Storage - Stored in an airtight container the fridge, this will last up to 5 days. They will not be as crisp.
There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving.