Homemade Peach Crumb Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• For the Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick/113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• For the Peach Layer:
  • 6 cups (750g) ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• For the Crumb Topping:
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick/113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. For the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the crumb mixture into the prepared baking pan, forming an even layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. For the peach layer: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
5. Spread the peach mixture over the baked crust.
6. For the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the peach layer.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crumb topping is golden brown.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the pan):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crisp, buttery crust
• Sweet and juicy peach filling
• Cinnamon-spiced crumb topping
• Perfect for dessert or a mid-afternoon snack

User Comments:

• "These bars are absolutely delicious! The peach filling is bursting with flavor, and the crumb topping is perfectly crisp."
• "I love the combination of sweet and tart in these bars. The lemon juice really brightens up the peaches."
• "These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To easily peel the peaches, cut an "X" into the bottom of each peach and place in a bowl of boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove the peaches from the water and the skins will slip right off.
• If you don't have a pastry cutter, you can use two forks to work the butter into the flour.
• Let the bars cool completely before cutting into them to prevent them from falling apart.