Name: Peach Crumble Bars: Easy 1-Bowl Pie Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 16 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup light brown sugar; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small cubes; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 5-6 fresh ripe peaches, ~5-6 cups diced; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; 2-3 tablespoons milk; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Ingredients

Shortbread Base: 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Shortbread Base: 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Shortbread Base: 1/4 teaspoon salt

Shortbread Base: 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Peach Layer: 3 cups chopped peaches (about 4-5 large)

Peach Layer: 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Peach Layer: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Peach Layer: 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Crumble Topping: 3/4 cup flour

Crumble Topping: 1/4 cup large flake oats

Crumble Topping: 1/3 cup brown sugar

Crumble Topping: 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Crumble Topping: 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar

Glaze: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze: 4-5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt for the base. Pour in the melted butter and stir until a dough forms.

Press the dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

While the base bakes, toss the chopped peaches with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Ensure peaches are evenly coated.

In another bowl, combine the crumble ingredients: flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Spread the peach mixture over the warm, pre-baked shortbread base.

Crumble the oat mixture over the peaches using your fingers to create small clumps.

Bake for 35-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbling.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.

Whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars before slicing.

Notes

• Ensure the bars are completely cool before drizzling the glaze, or it will melt into the crust.

• For a cleaner slice, refrigerate the bars for 30 minutes after they have reached room temperature.

• You can use frozen peaches; just thaw and drain them well before tossing with cornstarch.

• Use large flake (old-fashioned) oats for the best texture in the crumble topping.

Author: Aaron
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Cuisine: American