Heavenly Summer Peach Bars: Juicy, Buttery Bliss You’ll Love

Heavenly Summer Peach Bars are a delightful dessert capturing the essence of summer with juicy peaches and a buttery crust.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baking, easy dessert, Heavenly Summer Peach Bars, peach dessert, summer recipe, sweet treat

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 50

Cooling Time: 15

Total Time: 1 20

Servings: bars

Calories: 220kcal

1 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure and forms the base for a flaky crust.
1/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the crust; adjust according to the sweetness of your peaches.
1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors and balances the sweetness.
1/2 cup cold butter Creates a flaky crust; keep it cold before mixing.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15–18 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix sliced peaches with brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Let it sit for a few minutes.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
Spread the peach mixture evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the peaches.
Place the whole pan back in the oven and bake for an additional 45–50 minutes.
Allow the bars to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before lifting them out and cutting into squares.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Choose ripe peaches for maximum sweetness and juiciness. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing for cleaner squares.