Peach Crumble Bars
Peach Crumble Bars are a cozy treat that taste just like summer. The sweet peaches pair beautifully with a buttery oat crumble, making these bars a wonderful snack or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 8x8 inch baking pan lined
- 1 Large bowl
Ingredients
Peach Filling
- 2 cups fresh peaches diced (or thawed frozen peaches)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup sugar coconut sugar or brown sugar works too
Crumble Base & Topping
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour can swap for whole wheat flour
- 0.67 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted (or coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla
Instructions
Peach Filling
- In a bowl, toss diced peaches with cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar. Set aside to let the juices develop.2 cups fresh peaches, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Crumble Base & Topping
- Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter and alcohol-free vanilla until the mixture forms moist crumbs.1.5 cups rolled oats, 1.25 cups all-purpose flour, 0.67 cup brown sugar, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- Press two-thirds of the crumble mixture into a lined 8x8-inch baking pan for the base. Spread the peach mixture evenly over the base. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Let the bars cool completely before cutting for clean slices, and enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of yogurt if desired.