Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars
Delicious Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars that combine the sweetness of ripe peaches with a buttery crumble, perfect for summer picnics or cozy desserts.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, preferably dark
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 5 cups pitted, peeled, and chopped peaches (about 7-8 peaches/2.5 pounds)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
- To make the crust: Process the flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter and pulse until crumbly.
- Set aside 1½ cups of the crumb mixture for the topping. Press the remaining crumbs into the prepared pan to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until the edges are slightly browned.
Making the Filling and Topping
- While the crust is baking, make the streusel topping by adding the brown sugar to the remaining crumb mixture and mix until large clumps form.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt for the filling. Add the chopped peaches and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then stir it into the peach mixture.
Baking
- Pour the peach mixture over the warm crust and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly on top.
- Bake the bars for about 45 minutes until the juice is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh, ripe peaches. Consider mixing in nuts for added texture. Can substitute various fruits as per preference.