Description
Irresistible cinnamon peach crumble bars blend sweet summer fruit with buttery, crumbly goodness for a delightful dessert. Warm spices and juicy peaches create a perfect balance you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a dry foundation for the crumble base.
- Incorporate cold butter and egg into the dry ingredients, using fingertips or a pastry cutter to generate coarse, crumbly texture.
- Gently press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even, compact bottom layer.
- Slice fresh peaches and transfer to a separate bowl for seasoning.
- Drizzle lemon juice over peach slices, then sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch, ensuring each piece is uniformly coated.
- Distribute the seasoned peach mixture across the prepared crust, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Scatter the remaining crumb mixture over the peach layer, creating a rustic, textured topping.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the peach filling becomes bubbling and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and allow the crumble bars to cool completely before slicing into square servings.
Notes
- Select ripe, juicy peaches for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness in your crumble bars.
- Consider using a food processor to quickly blend the crust mixture for more consistent texture and faster preparation.
- Try alternative flour options like almond or gluten-free flour blends to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising taste.
- Allow bars to cool completely to ensure clean, precise cutting and help the filling set properly for better structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg