Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars
These Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars combine sweet peaches with a buttery crumble, creating a delightful balance of textures and flavors in a comforting dessert perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 2.5 cups 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour Structural foundation
- ⅔ cup ⅔ cup granulated sugar Sweetness
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon salt Flavor balance
- 1.25 cups 1 ¼ cups cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes Adds moisture and tenderness
For the filling
- 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar For filling sweetness
- ¼ cup ¼ cup all-purpose flour Thickening agent
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Warm spice
- ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt Flavor balance
- 5 cups 5 cups pitted, peeled, and chopped peaches (about 7-8 peaches/2.5 pounds) Fresh flavor and moisture
- 6 tablespoons 6 tablespoons heavy cream Adds richness
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional Enhances flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by preheating your oven to the recommended temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt, mixing until well blended.
- Add the cold butter cubes and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve about 1 ½ cups of the crumb mixture for the topping and set aside.
- Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the baking pan to form a sturdy crust.
Filling
- In a separate bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt for the filling.
- Include the chopped peaches and toss gently to coat them with the sugar mixture.
- Pour the peach filling over the crust in the baking pan.
- Drizzle the heavy cream evenly over the peach filling.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top of the peach filling.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow to cool completely in the baking pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
Ensure your butter is very cold for the best texture. You can store leftovers for a few days. These bars can be frozen for up to three months.