Peach Blondies – Soft, Buttery Dessert Bars Loaded with Fresh Juicy Peaches
Peach Blondies are buttery dessert bars made with brown sugar, vanilla, and fresh peaches for a soft, chewy texture and rich caramel flavor. Easy to prepare in one pan, they require simple ingredients and are perfect for summer entertaining or everyday baking. The juicy peaches add natural sweetness while keeping the bars wonderfully moist. Enjoy them warm, chilled, or topped with vanilla ice cream for an irresistible homemade treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Gently fold the diced peaches into the batter, taking care not to overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with vanilla glaze before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Fresh peaches provide the brightest flavor.
- Drain canned peaches thoroughly before using.
- Pat thawed frozen peaches dry to remove excess moisture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter for tender blondies.
- Cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Refrigerate during hot weather because of the fresh fruit.