Description
Heavenly Summer Peach Bars are a must-try summer dessert that perfectly captures the essence of ripe, juicy peaches. With a buttery crust and tender topping, these bars offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making them ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a warm afternoon. Each bite is bursting with fresh peach goodness, ensuring that everyone will be reaching for seconds. Not only are they easy to make, but they also store well, making them perfect for meal prep or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (about 4 medium peaches)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar. Gradually mix in flour and salt until crumbly. Press evenly into the pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced peaches with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat.
- Spread the peach mixture over the baked crust.
- For the topping, whisk together eggs, sugar, sour cream, flour, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the peach layer.
- Bake for an additional 35–40 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg