Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Heavenly Summer Peach Bars, a perfect dessert that encapsulates the essence of summer in every bite. These bars feature a buttery crust topped with luscious, juicy peaches and a tender cake-like layer that will leave you craving more. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a sunny afternoon, these easy-to-make peach bars are a hit with both novice and seasoned bakers. With their refreshing flavors and satisfying textures, they’re sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
- For the crust: Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
- For the filling: Toss diced peaches with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a bowl until well coated.
- Assemble: Spread the peach mixture over the baked crust. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), flour, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the peach layer.
- Bake again for an additional 35–40 minutes until the top is set and lightly golden.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg