Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars
Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars offer a delightful texture that combines a rich, buttery crust with a luscious peach filling, making it a satisfying treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour for structure
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar adds sweetness
- ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
- 1 ¼ cups cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes provides moisture and richness
For the Filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness in the filling
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour thickens filling
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warm spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
- 5 cups pitted, peeled, and chopped peaches (about 7-8 peaches) main ingredient, sweetness, and moisture
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream contributes richness
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional, adds warmth
For the Topping
- ¼ cup brown sugar, preferably dark adds depth of flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the 2 ½ cups of flour, ⅔ cup of sugar, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Pulse to mix.
- Add 1 ¼ cups of cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve 1½ cups of the crumb mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for approximately 15 minutes.
- Mix the reserved crumbs with ¼ cup of brown sugar until large clumps form for the topping.
- In a bowl, mix the 1 cup of sugar, ¼ cup of flour, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon of salt for the filling.
- Stir in the chopped peaches to coat with the dry mix.
- Combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract (if using) in a separate bowl, then pour over the peach mixture and stir gently.
- Pour the peach filling over the crust, then sprinkle the crumb topping on top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before cutting.
Notes
Ensure your butter is cold for a flaky texture. Don’t skip the cooling time after baking for clean cuts.