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Heavenly Summer Peach Bars

Heavenly Summer Peach Bars to Brighten Your Summer Days

Enjoy a slice of Heavenly Summer Peach Bars, a delightful dessert that showcases ripe peaches and a buttery crumbly crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder No direct substitute; omit for denser bars.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Can be omitted if watching sodium.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
For the Filling
  • 4 cups fresh peaches Can use nectarines or apricots if peaches aren't available.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Arrowroot powder is a good alternative.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar White sugar can be substituted for a lighter flavor.
For Binding
  • 2 large eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for variation.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cut the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract. Pour into the flour and butter blend, stir gently until just combined.
  5. Toss diced peaches with cornstarch and brown sugar. Spread over the crust in the pan.
  6. Crumble the remaining dough over the peach filling. Bake for approximately 35 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is cold for a flaky crust. Allow bars to cool completely for clean slicing. Ripe peaches yield the best flavor.

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