Peach Pie Bars Recipe
These Peach Pie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional peach pie, combining a buttery pie crust with a sweet and cinnamon-spiced peach filling, baked to a golden perfection. They make a perfect dessert or snack, offering the comforting flavors of peach pie in convenient bar form.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
Peach Filling
- 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased rectangular baking pan to form the crust base.
- Prepare the Peach Filling: In a separate bowl, gently mix the sliced peaches with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch if using. This mixture will create a sweet and slightly thickened filling for the bars.
- Assemble the Bars: Spread the peach filling evenly over the pressed pie crust in the pan, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares. This helps them firm up and hold their shape when served.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor and texture.
- If fresh peaches are not available, frozen peaches can be used; thaw and drain excess liquid before mixing.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste, especially if peaches are very sweet.
- Adding cornstarch helps to thicken the filling and prevent sogginess.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a bit of coarse sugar on top before baking for a crunchy finish.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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