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. If you love this, you will love my Peach Cobbler Cheesecake and Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding!!
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’s probably why they’re ranking so high on my “must make, must devour” meter right now. Because of the pie crust and labor-intensive filling, my beloved peach cobbler takes a bit more time to make. And let me tell you, I’m not one to pass up on saving time.
Peach Crumb Bars are buttery, crisp, sweet and warm. Each bite starts with perfect crunch and journeys into a smooth, caramelized filling. With hints of cinnamon and nutmeg throughout, these bars are fantastic in every way. Does this mean I will be giving up my peach cobbler? Heck naw! But these peach crumb bars are a lovely replacement when needed.
HOW TO MAKE PEACH CRUMB BARS
I adore the ease of making these Peach Crumb Bars! Seriously, they couldn’t be easier to bake. I shared a similar recipe for these bars during my demonstration at last Summer’s Taste of Chicago event. Folks were in awe at how quickly they came together!
Here’s what you need to know about the ingredients:
Cold Unsalted Butter & Cold Water
It’s essential that you keep both of these ingredients very cold! Their temperature is what determines the texture of your crumble and crust. We’re looking for crisp, buttery pockets of joy studded throughout the crumble.
Fresh Peach Slices
When fresh and ripe, peaches are juicy, aromatic and tender. As they mingle with the sugar during baking, the slices will break down and caramelize. Absolute perfection.
Lemon Juice
Citrus brightens up the bars and aids in the tenderizing of the peaches.
Cinnamon & Nutmeg
Both are warm and earthy; their addition creates depth and comfort.
Vanilla
Similar to peaches, vanilla is quite floral. Each compliment each other perfectly.
Check out the video below for a full step-by-step tutorial of this recipe!
LEFTOVER STORAGE
In the hot Summer, I prefer to store the bars in the refrigerator. I find that keeping these bars cool allows them to keep shape and last longer. Leftover bars will last for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
While they taste incredible straight out of the fridge, I’d recommend slightly warming them up in the microwave. Crumble the warm bar over vanilla ice cream for maximum Summer sundae goodness!
GRANDBABY CAKES’ PEACHIEST PICKS
Don’t let this year’s peach season go to waste! Head to your local farmer’s market, stock up on fuzzy fruit and get to baking. Enjoy a few of Grandbaby Cakes’ BEST peach cakes, puddings and fritters:
Homemade Peach Crumb Bars
Ingredients
For the Crumble and Crust:
- 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
For the Peach Filling:
- 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
Instructions
For the Crumb and Crust:
- 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.
For the Peach Filling:
- 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!!!!