Celebrate the flavors of summer with these Heavenly Summer Peach Bars—buttery, tender, and packed with juicy peaches in every bite. Whether you’re baking for a picnic, potluck, or just craving a peach-packed treat, these bars deliver sunshine and sweetness in the most delicious way.
💛 Why You’ll Love These Peach Bars
These bars are everything you want in a summer dessert:
- 🧈 Buttery shortbread-style crust
- 🍑 Juicy, ripe peach filling
- 🍯 Sweet crumble topping
- 🌾 Simple pantry ingredients
- 🕒 Easy to make ahead
If you love fruit crisps or cobblers, you’ll fall head over heels for this handheld version. They’re cozy enough for a family dessert and pretty enough for company.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the crust and crumble:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar (for depth and softness)
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
For the filling:
- Fresh ripe peaches, peeled and diced
- Cornstarch
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
🍽️ Tips for Best Results
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for natural sweetness. You can substitute frozen (thawed and drained) if needed.
- Don’t skip chilling the crust before baking for the best texture.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a cozy flavor boost.
🍑 Heavenly Summer Peach Bars Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars
✨ Ingredients:
For the crust & crumble:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the peach filling:
- 3 cups diced fresh peaches (about 4–5 medium peaches)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
🌀 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the crust & crumble:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugars. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until crumbly. Add egg and vanilla; mix until dough is crumbly but moist enough to hold when pressed. - Press half of the dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Set the remaining dough aside for the topping.
- Make the filling:
In a medium bowl, toss diced peaches with cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar. Spoon over the crust in an even layer. - Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the peaches.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and filling is bubbling at the edges.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars. For clean edges, chill in the fridge before cutting.
🌞 How to Store Peach Bars
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- These bars also freeze well—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.