Description

Heavenly Summer Peach Bars are the perfect summer dessert, featuring a buttery crust topped with juicy, fresh peaches and a soft, cake-like topping. These bars are bursting with flavor and provide an irresistible blend of textures that make them a favorite for any gathering or quiet afternoon at home. Whether you serve them at picnics, parties, or simply indulge yourself, these delightful peach squares will surely brighten your day.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust for 15 minutes and set aside to cool slightly.
In another bowl, combine diced peaches with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat.
Spread the peach mixture evenly over the baked crust.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, sour cream, flour, and vanilla until smooth; pour over peaches.
Bake for an additional 35–40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 295
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 103mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 63mg

Keywords: Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. Chill bars in the refrigerator before serving for enhanced texture. Customize by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for added depth.