Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Heavenly Summer Peach Bars, a perfect summer dessert that combines a buttery crust with juicy peaches and a tender topping. These bars are not only easy to make but also versatile, making them ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a sweet afternoon treat on your patio. Each bite bursts with fresh peach flavor, promising to impress family and friends alike. Whether served plain or topped with ice cream and mint, these bars encapsulate the essence of summer.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Β½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups fresh peaches (peeled and diced)
- ΒΌ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- ΒΎ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- Β½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and prepare a 9Γ13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- For the crust, beat together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until crumbly, then press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While cooling, prepare the filling by mixing diced peaches with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Pour the peach filling over the crust evenly.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, sour cream (or yogurt), flour, and vanilla for the topping until smooth; pour over peaches.
- Bake for an additional 35β40 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness and flavor. Chill bars before cutting for cleaner edges. Experiment with different fruits or toppings like nuts or chocolate drizzle for unique variations.