Heavenly Summer Peach Bars
Heavenly Summer Peach Bars are a delightful dessert that truly captures summer’s essence in every bite. With a buttery, crumbly crust enveloping juicy, ripe peaches and a hint of cinnamon, these bars are perfect for picnics or backyard barbecues. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they will impress your friends and family. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled for a refreshing treat. Experience the joy of baking with this simple yet scrumptious recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and mix into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Layer sliced peaches on top.
- Spread the remaining batter over the peaches; some fruit can peek through.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Choose ripe peaches for maximum sweetness. Customize by adding berries or nuts for extra flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.