Description
This Peach Crumble Bars recipe features a buttery, oat-infused crust and crumble, paired with a juicy peach filling boosted by almond extract and lemon. Baked to golden perfection, these bars are crisp on top and soft in the middle. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a make-ahead treat, they balance sweetness and tartness with a satisfying crunch and a fragrant, fruity aroma.
Ingredients
- 140 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 130 grams (1 cup and ⅓ cup) rolled oats
- 155 grams (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 150 grams (⅔ cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 450 grams (2 cups) peaches, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 30 grams (2 tablespoons) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8-inch square dish and line with parchment paper.
- Chop peaches into ½-1 inch pieces. Mix with lemon juice and almond extract.
- Toss peaches with cornstarch and sugar. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, rolled oats, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon.
- Place two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Cover the crust with the peach mixture, leaving excess liquid in the bowl.
- Sprinkle remaining dough over the peaches, making some big crumble pieces.
- Bake for 33-35 minutes until golden brown and crumbles are crunchy.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 1.5 hours before cutting.
Notes
For gluten-free bars, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Dairy-free users can swap butter for coconut oil. Frozen peaches work if drained well. Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. If bars seem soggy, bake a few extra minutes. Let fully cool before slicing to prevent crumbling. Double the batch for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 13mg