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These peach crumb bars make summer last all year long. The buttery shortbread crust melts in your mouth while the sweet peach filling tastes just like sunshine. I love how the crumbly topping gets golden and crispy while the peaches stay soft and luscious underneath.
Why You'll Love Making These
These bars are so much easier than making a pie since the crust doubles as your topping. Fresh summer peaches shine in the creamy filling but you can use frozen peaches too when peaches aren't in season. It's such a simple recipe but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.
What You Need
For the crust and topping mix up flour sugar some cinnamon and plenty of butter. The filling combines juicy peaches with sour cream an egg and vanilla making it deliciously creamy. A touch more cinnamon in the filling brings out the sweetness of the peaches perfectly.
Let's Make Them
Start by lining your pan with parchment it makes the bars so easy to lift out later. Mix up your crust ingredients and press half into the pan. For the filling toss those gorgeous peach slices with your creamy mixture then layer them over the crust. Sprinkle the rest of the crust mixture on top and pop it in the oven at 375°F until everything's golden and perfect.
My Best Tips
Don't worry about peeling your peaches the skins get soft in the oven. If you're using frozen peaches just add a bit more baking time. For extra crunchy crumbs squeeze the topping mixture in your hand before sprinkling it over the filling.
Keeping Them Fresh
These peach crumb bars stay delicious for about 5 days in an airtight container or up to a week in the fridge. You can even freeze them for later just wrap them well and they'll keep for 3 months. Let them thaw before serving and they'll taste just as good as the day you made them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Do I need to peel the peaches?
- No, peeling isn't necessary. When sliced thinly and baked, the peel becomes tender and barely noticeable in the finished bars.
- → How should I store these bars?
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- → Why leave parchment paper overhang?
- The parchment paper overhang acts as handles to easily lift the bars out of the pan for clean cutting after they've cooled.
- → How do I get bigger crumb pieces on top?
- To form larger crumbs, squeeze the topping mixture in your hand before sprinkling. Aim for mostly pea-sized pieces.
- → How do I know when they're done baking?
- The bars are done when the crumble topping is pale golden in color and feels crisp to the touch, typically after about 50 minutes of baking.