Description
Peach pie bars are a delightful twist on the classic peach pie, combining sweet, juicy peaches with a crumbly, buttery crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing melted butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until crumbly.
- Make the peach filling by tossing sliced peaches with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Assemble the bars by pressing half of the oat mixture into a baking dish, adding the peach filling, and topping with the remaining oat mixture.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 15 minutes, then slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of the peaches.
- Consider adding spices like nutmeg or ginger for extra flavor.
- For gluten-free bars, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peach pie bars, dessert, summer recipe, baking, peach dessert