Peach Crumb Bars
My recent obsession with peaches started not long after crossing the Georgia state line en route to Florida on our vacation. My husband mentioned how we should stop to get a slice of peach pie since we were, in fact, in Georgia (the Peach State). I think my face lit up like a Christmas tree and then that was it – I had peach pie on the brain. We never stopped for pie since we were in the middle of a 16-hour road trip, but my craving was fulfilled a couple of days later when we couldn’t stop talking about peach pie and finally went and bought peaches and made a pie. It absolutely hit the spot and was probably the best peach pie I’ve ever eaten. And so my peach spree began.
I went to Sam’s Club the day after getting back from vacation and found one case of perfect-looking peaches. Every single one of them – perfect. How often does that happen?
I had to snatch them up, but then I had too many to eat in a reasonable amount of time before they would go bad. So I set off to make something fabulous with them.
These crumb bars combine the best of a peach pie and the best of a crumb cake into one amazing dessert. Since I loved the peach pie that we made so much, I used the same filling recipe for these crumb bars.
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I chose to dice the peaches figuring that it would make biting into the bars easier and less messy, but if you prefer slices you could definitely do that as well. Just make sure you add these to your “to do” list and enjoy every bite!
More fruit-filled baked goods:
Apple Hand Pies
Fresh Blueberry Pie
Russian Grandmothers’ Apple Pie-Cake
Fresh Strawberry Tart
Watch How to Make Peach Crumb Bars:
Peach Crumb Bars
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups (426 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
For the Filling
- 5 cups (770 g) diced or sliced peaches, about 7 peaches, peeled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup (71 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Make the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Use a pastry blender to cut in the butter, and then the egg. The dough will be crumbly. Pat half of the dough into the prepared pan. Place the pan and the remainder of the dough in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Filling: Place the diced (or sliced) peaches in a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix gently. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour over the peaches and mix gently.
- Spread the peach mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble the remaining dough over the peach layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is slightly brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.
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[photos by The Almond Eater]
Michelle,
These look Awesome! Do you think this recipe would work with apples? I just went apple picking and I’m looking for some new recipes to try out with the Gala and Macintosch that I picked.
I love peaches and I guess I will love them more baked as above. No peaches in the house. I have to stop at the store on my way from work.
made these tonight with peaches and plums! So good :) Thanks.
don’t those look delish!!!
Wow. It’s so rare to find that many good peaches! These bars look so moist, sweet and delicious!
Like you I have an obsession with peaches. I like them anyway I can get them. I will certainly try your recipe soon . Have a great day.
Beautiful! I already have some peach jam I just put up, so I may substitute some of that. Boy, nothing more delicious than peach – anything!
Gorgeous! I love this dessert…looks delicious. :)
Your bars look SO pretty….heaven!
These look so good, I also love peaches.
These look delicious,and nice photos
Oh YUM!!!! I love this idea!!! Hubby loves peaches, Ill have to make these!
These look amazing – my mouth is watering! Peaches are my favorite fruit and I especially love them in desserts!
these look irresistible.
i’m sooooooo buying peaches tomorrrow.
i WILL add these to my to do list!
Wow, these look melt in you mouth fantastic! They look so elegant.
Peaches are just the best and that looks scrumtious!
Mmm, peaches. I love peaches, one of my favorite fruits. I think maybe, just maybe, the farmers market might still have a few. I’ll have to snatch them up to make something like these!
Anything with a crumb topping has my vote—
Those look so, SO good!!!
Delicious! I like this recipe for crumb topping. What’s cool about this is that it’s like a pie, but without all the work, so it’s great for when you just want something quick.
I also adore peaches. Fresh peaches and recipes made from them. Like this one- a winner in my book!
Wow, girl, we’re on the same wavelength with our variations on these bars this week :) I remember you saying you weren’t the biggest fan of peaches in the past – glad to see you’ve changed your mind. These look totally awesome and I’m definitely going to have to try them.
Love peaches, and this looks delish!
It really does look like the perfect peach bar!
Peach desserts are my ultimate favorites! I love the blueberry crumb bars so I’m sure these are fantastic!
MMM!!! If only peaches were still in season here **tears up** Those bars look sooooo tempting!
Just bookmarked this… I have some peaches in my fridge right now!
Hmm, I have everything but the peaches. Looks like I’m running to the store! They look delicious.
Michelle, these sound awesome, and they pretty great too!