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Peach Bars Recipe – Sweet, Buttery & Bursting with Fresh Peaches

These homemade peach bars are the perfect combination of sweet, buttery, and fruity. A golden shortbread crust holds a layer of fresh peaches tossed with lemon and vanilla, then topped with a crumbly layer that bakes to perfection. They need time to cool and set before slicing, but the result is well worth the wait. A bar that’s part cobbler, part cookie, and completely irresistible.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients  

Filling

  • 3 cups peaches peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Crust

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg room temperature

Method 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, mix together all filling ingredients. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, combine butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla. Cut together until crumbly. Add the egg and mix gently.
  • Press 2/3 of the crust mixture into the prepared pan. Spread peach filling evenly over crust. Sprinkle remaining crust mixture on top.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to set.
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