Homemade Peach Crumb Bars – Irresistibly Buttery Peach Bars with a Golden Crumble Topping
Homemade Peach Crumb Bars feature a buttery crust, a sweet cinnamon-spiced peach filling, and a crisp oat-free crumb topping baked until perfectly golden. The peaches become soft and juicy while the crumble develops a rich, slightly crisp texture that complements the tender base. These bars are simple to prepare with everyday pantry ingredients and fresh seasonal peaches. They are delicious served warm, chilled, or at room temperature, making them suitable for any occasion. Perfect for dessert tables, lunchboxes, or coffee breaks, these bars offer the comforting flavors of homemade baking in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Crust and Crumb Topping
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Peach Filling
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Stir in the egg and vanilla until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In another bowl, combine the diced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and vanilla. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Spread the peach filling evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the peaches.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to help the filling set properly.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
- Fresh ripe peaches provide the best flavor and texture.
- Frozen peaches can be used after thawing and draining well.
- Cornstarch helps thicken the juicy peach filling.
- Cold butter creates the flakiest crumb topping.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- These bars freeze well for up to 3 months.