Description
Sweet summer peaches mingle with warm cinnamon in these irresistible crumble bars, creating a nostalgic dessert that whispers comfort and home. Crumbly, buttery layers embrace juicy fruit, promising a delightful slice of happiness you’ll savor down to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crumble and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the baking foundation by coating a 9×13-inch pan with grease and heating the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an even cooking environment.
- Craft the crumbly base by mixing flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Transform the dry ingredients into a textured landscape by incorporating cold butter and egg, using a pastry cutter to generate coarse, pebble-like crumbs with varying sizes.
- Distribute half of the crumbly mixture across the greased pan, pressing firmly to create a compact, even crust that will support the fruity layer.
- Develop the peach filling by gently combining sliced peaches with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch, ensuring each fruit slice is delicately coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Layer the seasoned peaches atop the pressed crust, spreading them uniformly to guarantee a consistent fruit distribution throughout the dessert.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the peach layer, creating a rustic, textured topping that will transform into a golden, crispy crown during baking.
- Transfer the assembled dessert to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown surface and bubbling fruit filling that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely within the pan, permitting the filling to set and the flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Once cooled, slice into squares, revealing the layers of buttery crust, spiced peaches, and crumbly topping.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cold and cubed for the perfect crumbly texture that creates a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth crust.
- Use ripe, seasonal peaches for maximum flavor and natural sweetness, avoiding overly soft or bruised fruit.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe celiac-friendly without compromising taste or texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using fresh, sweet peaches and adding a sprinkle of stevia or monk fruit sweetener for diet-conscious bakers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg