Description
Heavenly Summer Peach Bars are a delightful treat that bring the taste of summer into your kitchen. With a buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and a tender topping, these bars are perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or simply enjoying a sunny afternoon at home. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Customize them with spices or serve them alongside ice cream for an extra indulgence!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups fresh peaches
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add flour and salt until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Spread the peach mixture over the crust.
- For the topping, whisk together eggs, sugar, sour cream, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour topping over peaches and bake for an additional 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Let cool completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness. Chill bars for cleaner cuts when slicing. Consider adding spices like cinnamon to enhance flavors.