This Homemade Peach Crumb Bars Recipe is always a hit. Wait until summer for fresh peaches or use frozen to get that wonderful peach flavor anytime of the year.
I’m in love again. To properly explain “again”, I should start by saying I have had a love affair with this Southern peach cobbler since I was a little girl starting with my big mama’s recipe. My allegiance to it is pure and simple and loyal to the core. During the summers, I usually never deviate from having my favorite dessert ever. That was until I created this homemade peach crumb bars recipe that are truly giving my favorite peach cobbler recipe a run for its money.
The truth is these bars don’t take much time to make, and that is probably why they are ranking so high on my “must make, must devour” meter right now. My beloved peach cobbler however takes a bit more time with the creation of the perfect pie crust and filling that needs to be cooked over the stove before it all heads into the oven.
Another thing I adore about these peach crumb bars is the ease of making them. They seriously cannot be any easier to bake. I shared a similar recipe for these bars during my demonstration at the Taste of Chicago this summer, and people thought they were oh so simple.
Lastly they are utterly delicious. The crumble is buttery and sweet and each bite results in a perfect crunch from the crumble. The peach filling also gives that perfect crumble a run.
With hints of cinnamon and nutmeg spices throughout, its simply fantastic in every single way. Does this mean I will be giving up my peach cobbler? Heck naw! But these peach crumb bars are quite a lovely replacement whenever I crave it.
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 - 2 1/2 cups fresh peach slices
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a 8×8-inch baking pan with the non-stick coating of your choice.
- For the crumb and crust, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Next, cut in the cold butter using two forks or a pastry cutter then slowly mix in the egg yolk and cold water. Don't worry if the dough seems really crumbly. It should be!
- Next take half of the crumble mixture and press into the prepared pan. The rest should be saved for the top of the bars.
- Stir together peach slices, lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla until combined.
- To assemble, evenly add peach filling to top of crust.
- Next sprinkle the remaining crumble over the top of the peach filling.
- Bake for 30-38 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Cool bars to room temperature then cut and serve.
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can i use fresh or canned peaches or how about the same using apricots?
Fresh is best. You can also use frozen but make sure they are unthawed and some of the moisture is removed.
Can I freeze these in the pan after cooling? Wrapped really well?
Surely!
I just made these today. Scrumptious! These are supreme. I am so glad I stumbled onto your recipe.
Its a new keeper. Thank you.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Donna!!
Wow!! This is so delicious and addictive. Not to mention easy to make. A Winner!! I used frozen peach slices.
Fantastic! I’m so glad you enjoyed them.
This looks so good! Can we use a food processor for the crumb topping instead of cutting in the butter by hand?
Surely!!
Oh, girl, you are KILLING me here! I adore peach desserts so much and the fact that these are peach bars makes me all swoony 🙂
We just got some fresh South Carolina peaches on our way home from vacation, so we made a delicious pie but we still have a few left. Will definitely be doing this! =) Great recipe!
I just bought 20lb of peaches the other day and was wondering what I was going to do with all of them. Now I know know where some of them will end up! 🙂
Absolutely heavenly! I made these for a party for my daughter, and out of all the desserts (strawberry tres leches cake, oreo cookie dirt dessert, fudge brownies, you get the idea……), your Peach Crumble Bars were the first to go, hands down. Even my daughter, who can be very picky, couldn’t get enough. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!
Hooray Sharon! I am so so happy to read this. So glad you enjoyed these!!!
Good morning! I read an article on you and your upcoming coobook in the latest issue of “Taste of the South”. I am so happy to find your site! I will definitely be trying these Peach Crumb Bars sometime soon. I pre-ordered your book as well -can’t wait for it to arrive! Just looking at some of the recipes on your site guarantees it will be a fantastic read! Good luck with your book!
Thank you so much Sharon! I am so grateful for your support! It seriously means the world to me!!!!
I can see why you are in love 🙂
I just made these today. They are wonderful!
Fantastic Jeanne! I am sooo glad you enjoyed them!
OMGeeee I can see why these are a favorite! Cobbler was *always* on the menu growing up. In Texas, cobbler may as well be as common as Iced Tea! These are so fabulous, Jocelyn! I think what I love most about them is how quick they come together… and everyone looooves peaches! A big scoop of ice cream and your set. Thank you for this my dear! 😀
Oh my goodness, these need to be in my life stat. They look amazing! I adore peach pie!
These sound amazing, I’d like a make them for a group can I double the recipe and put in a 13″X 9″ pan?
Hi Karen, you can completely double this recipe and it will turn out great. Just lengthen the baking time and watch carefully. Let me know how they turn out! Hope you enjoy!
Peach cobbler was always a favorite of mine growing up, but I do love a good crumb bar! These look like they would give cobbler a run for its money — they look delicious!
O ya, baby! Perfect use for my Georgia peaches!!! Love it!
Thank you so much hon!!! Same here!
Peach crumble bars are such a summer time treat! I can’t wait to try your recipe
Thank you hon! I agree, they are perfect for summer!
Peaches are SO SO good right now! and I am loving how easy these bars are. Crumb topping makes everything delish, and I wish I had a few of these! Pinned!
Isn’t a crumb topping the best thing ever?
These are just summer in bar form. Love how easy and seasonal they are. I would even wrap them up and send them off with the kiddos for an on-the-go breakfast. Just so lovely!
I love that! This is totally breakfast worthy!
I LOVE pie bars (or in this case, cobbler bars!). All the great flavor and less time = always a win for me. I have great memories of peach cobbler too. It was always a big hit in my house growing up!
Gosh I could go for peach cobbler right now. Such good feelings surrounding it!
This looks amazing! Love that they are bars and use fresh peaches! Yummy!
Thank you so much Kathy!
Peach cobbler in easy crumb bar form?! Heck yea! Love this! Pinned! Cheers and happy friday! ; )
Girl, these are beautiful. . gimme all the peach desserts!!! love these crumb bars!
Thank you hon!
Buttery peachy crumble with vanilla ice cream on top? In a BAR? Sign me UP. This is what summer is all about, girlfriend!
Indeed my friend! This screams summer all day!
Yum,Yum I want some! My mouth is watering, this looks amazing. Pinned for this weekend.
Thank you so much!
Open mouth…shovel this amazing dessert in!
Hahaha love!
Oh girl I had to come over and check these out! I’m making these this weekend…maybe a low carb version. But I’m a little confused about the ‘blueberry’ filling in the directions? Is it meant to be peach filling?
Oh I can’t wait to make these! Thank you for a beautiful recipe!
Oh gosh let’s see. I will check that out. I think it says peach filling but thank you hon!
Wow! that first picture there with the spoon is everything! These look so luscious, and you’re right, so simple to make too! Make me wish summer will slow down so I can make them over and over again:-)
Woot woot!
What an awesome recipe for summer peaches!! These look so yummy Jocelyn! Don’t even think I’d need the ice cream!
You totally might not even need the ice cream. I eat them warm with ice cream and totally plain. Fab either way!
Oh my! These look insanely good. Totally need to make these!
Must make yum!
Looks amazing! I have a question, you have blueberry filling in the instructions, but not the ingredient list. Did you mean to say peach filling, or do you add blueberry filling also?
Thanks!
Thanks so much Lisa, I just made sure that was changed. Total crazy lady mode.
I can’t even handle how good these must be
Thank you Boo!
These look so summery! I haven’t had a good crumb bar in AGES! Yours looks amazing!
They are so perfect for summer!
I just copied your recipe for Homemade Peach Crumb Bars, I noticed you said blueberries not peaches, I guess you meant peaches, but I can use blueberries too.
I’m so happy for my wonderful readers who catch my crazy mistakes. All cleared up!
Nothing better than true love! 🙂
These look so lovely and delicious! Love how you put peaches into bar-form 🙂
Thank you Sam!
Peach cobbler in bar form? Yes! Yes! Yes!
YES!!!!!!!!
This looks amazing! Crumble in bar form? Yes please!
Thank you hon!
Hi Jocelyn
If using frozen peaches do I thaw them and use the juice also, is it ok to use can blueberry filing.
Yes you thaw them and drain the juice. You don’t want the juice to make the bars soggy. Enjoy!
I was wondering the same thing. I have lots of peaches which I froze from The Peach Truck, 50 pounds!
I just discovered you from the August 2018 allrecipes magazine. Your recipes sound scrumptious!
Awww hooray thank you so much!!! Also I have heard amazing things about the Peach Truck.
I love how simple these are to make! I bet these bars taste like peach cobbler with that buttery crumble. So you’re sort of getting the best of both worlds here.
Yes it really is the best! Thanks hon!