Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step toward whipping up these delectable bars. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For those avoiding dairy, you can substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative, and for a gluten-free version, simply use your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the diced butter and egg to the dry ingredients, using a fork or pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced peaches with lemon juice and cornstarch until well coated.
- Spread the peach mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the peaches, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
As you bake, enjoy the sweet aroma that will fill your kitchen, reminiscent of those summer days spent with family, learning the art of creating something beautiful from scratch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International