Description
Indulge in the delight of Heavenly Summer Peach Bars, a perfect treat for any sunny gathering. These bars feature a buttery crust layered with juicy, fresh peaches and a tender topping that creates an irresistible dessert experience. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, enjoying a picnic, or simply treating yourself to an afternoon snack, these peach bars are sure to impress. They are not only easy to make but also versatile enough to be served warm with ice cream or chilled for a refreshing bite. Enjoy this sweet escape into peach perfection!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups fresh peaches
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust: Cream butter and sugar, then mix in flour and salt until crumbly. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes and let cool.
- For the filling: Toss diced peaches with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Spread peach mixture over the cooled crust.
- For the topping: Whisk eggs, sugar, sour cream, flour, and vanilla until smooth; pour over the peaches.
- Bake for an additional 35–40 minutes or until golden on top.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. Chill bars before slicing for cleaner edges. Experiment by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the peach filling.