Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Heavenly Summer Peach Bars, a scrumptious dessert showcasing the luscious sweetness of fresh peaches atop a buttery crust and soft, cake-like topping. Perfect for summer picnics, backyard gatherings, or simply as a sweet escape on a sunny day, these bars are sure to impress. With their vibrant flavor profile from ripe peaches and a hint of lemon, every bite is a refreshing treat that everyone will adore. Moreover, this recipe is easy to prepare, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy them warm or chilled, and get ready for compliments at your next gathering!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- For the crust, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour and salt; mix until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes; set aside.
- For the filling, combine diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a bowl; toss to coat.
- Spread the peach mixture over the crust.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), flour, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour over the peach layer.
- Bake for an additional 35–40 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg