Post includes Weight Watchers points. These homemade Peach Crumb Bars are sweet, caramelized, buttery and crispy crumbly. The addition of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg really complements the sweet peach flavor. They taste like peach pie but are much much easier to make. So can be whipped up as a faster sweet treat. While this version is made with fresh peaches, you can also make them with canned peaches so you can eat these all year long. #bestnewsever
Why You’ll ♡ These
A great way to use up leftover summer peaches.They can be prepped ahead and doubled to feed a crowd. Easily customizable with fun add-ins or leave as is.They are easy, affordable and a great snack for your sweet cravings.Great for bbqs, picnic, lunch boxes, potluck, snaking on the go and breakfasts.
Tools Needed
Multi purpose mixing bowls.A stand mixer or hand mixer.Measuring cups and spoons.Your favorite food processor.A cutting board.A sharp knife.Spices.
How To Make Peach Bars
Full ingredients measurements and recipe in recipe card further below in this post.
Make The Crust Base:
Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 32cm) baking dish and line with parchment paper.Preheat the oven to 350F/ 180C. Beat together the butter, sugar, and egg together in a stand mixer (or use handheld beaters and a mixing bowl) on medium high until fluffy and creamy.Mix in the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour on low speed until just combined.Press the crumb mixture into an even layer in the baking dish. Chefs tip = > To make this task easier, place scoops of the mixture all over the bottom of the baking dish, then simply push them together with your fingertips. Chill the crumb base in the refrigerator while making the remaining layers.
For the Peach Filling:
De-stone and slice fresh peaches into 1/4-inch (6mm) or thinner slices and add to a mixing bowl.Mix in the vanilla, nutmeg, lemon zest and sugar and set aside.
Make The Crumb Topping:
Add all the crumb topping ingredients into a food processor and whiz on low speed until it comes together as small crumbles. (make sure they are not too fine).Then toss with your fingers until slightly larger crumbs form (no large than a pea).
Assemble The Bars:
Remove baking dish from the fridge.Spread an even layer of the prepared peaches mixture on top of the chilled crust.Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the peaches, without pressing down.
Bake The Peach Crumb Bars:
Bake for the peach bars for bout 35-40 minutes or until the golden brown and sett golden and peaches are slightly bubbling at edges.Allow the bars to cool to room temperature inside the baking dish before removing.
Fresh Peach Crumb Bars Recipe Tips
For the best results start with fresh peaches that are firm yet ripe.Feel free to use white donut peaches instead – but do note these are a little sweeter than regular peaches.Cool the baked bars to room temperature or chill for at least an hour before cutting them.You can use canned peaches if you prefer.
Recipe Variations
Add nuts: Feel free to add nuts like sliced almonds or chopped walnuts and pecans to the crumble topping.Vary flavorings: You can substitute in flavorings like ground cardamom, almond extract, or allspice.Vary the sugar: use brown sugar instead for a more caramelized taste.Serve with herbs: serving these with finely shredded basil, mint or lemongrass adds an extra flavor dimension.
Storage
Storing – Stored in an airtight container the fridge, this will last up to 5 days. They will not be as crisp. Freeze – Follow the handy tips below on how to freeze this.
Let cool down then wrap each individual bar in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.Transfer into these convenient Ziploc freezer bags.Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.Store in the freezer for three months.
FAQs
Can I Make These With Other Fruits
Yes you can. Feel free to swap some of the peaches for apricots, nectarines, apples, or add in berries like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries. Just make sure the overall fruit amount stays the same at 1 1/2 pounds (600g).
Can These Be Eaten Cold?
You can certainly serve them cold. They are also great served slightly warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. So, so good.
Other Easy Desserts
Cherry Yogurt Popsicles.Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Popsicles.Air Fryer Homemade Pop Tarts.Magic Cookie Bars.Rainbow Popsicles.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving. Thank you for reading my Peach Bars recipe post. And please visit again as I continue dreaming up recipes, traditional African recipes, African fusion recipes, Sierra Leone recipes, travel plans and much more for you. Thanks for reading Recipes from a Pantry, UK food blog.
