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Easy Peach Pie Crumble Bars

Peach Pie Crumble Bars
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Easy Peach Pie Crumble Bars: Your new favorite dessert! Quick, delicious, and perfect for sharing. Bake yours today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6-8 medium fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
  • For the crust and crumble topping: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1 cup cold, unsalted butter using a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  • Take about two-thirds of this mixture and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Make sure to press it firmly to create a compact, sturdy base.
  • Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden around the edges.
  • While the crust is baking, prepare the peach filling. In a separate bowl, gently toss 6-8 medium fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
  • Once the crust is out of the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Pour the peach filling evenly over the warm, par-baked crust.
  • Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the peaches.
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly and tender.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before attempting to slice them.
  • While the bars are cooling, make the Vanilla Bean Glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 3-4 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until a smooth, slightly thick, yet pourable consistency is achieved.
  • Once completely cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the entire slab out of the baking pan and transfer it to a cutting board. Generously drizzle the vanilla bean glaze evenly over the cooled bars.
  • Let the glaze set for about 10-15 minutes before cutting the bars into individual squares.

Notes

These Peach Pie Crumble Bars are a delightful symphony of textures and flavors – a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust, sweet and slightly tangy fresh peach filling, and an irresistible golden crumbly streusel topping.

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