Peach Bars with Crumble Layers
These peach bars with crumble layers are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert, perfect for any occasion, combining the sweetness of fresh fruit with a rich buttery crumble.
Ingredients
For the Crumble Base
- ½ cup granulated sugar adds sweetness
- Zest of 1 large lemon lemon zest provides fresh, aromatic notes
- ½ cup butter, room temperature adds moisture and richness
- ¼ cup brown sugar deepens sweetness with molasses flavor
- 1 large egg yolk binds the ingredients
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice adds acidity to balance sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract enhances flavor
- ½ tsp salt balances sweetness
- ½ tsp baking powder helps with rising
- ¼ tsp baking soda adds leavening
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour gives structure
- ¾ cup frozen raspberries, chopped adds fruity tartness
- Flaked salt, for sprinkling enhances flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by preheating your oven and greasing a suitable baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest.
- Add the room temperature butter to the sugar mixture and cream until light and fluffy.
- Blend in the brown sugar until well combined.
- Separate one egg yolk and mix it into the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract until combined.
- Sprinkle in the salt, baking powder, and baking soda into the mixture.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped frozen raspberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top evenly.
- Sprinkle flaked salt on top before placing in the oven.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and eggs for better mixing. Don’t skip the lemon zest; it brightens the overall flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.