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Easy Fresh Peach Crumble Bars Recipe with Oat Streusel Topping Perfect for Summer

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These Easy Fresh Peach Crumble Bars feature a juicy peach filling with a crunchy, buttery oat streusel topping, perfect for summer gatherings and quick dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (110g)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
  • 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (170g)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the oat streusel topping: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt if using. Cut in 3/4 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Set aside about 1 1/2 cups of this mixture for the topping.
  3. Make the crust: Press the remaining oat streusel mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust layer. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  4. Prepare the peach filling: Peel and slice 4-5 fresh peaches to get about 4 cups of slices. In a medium bowl, toss peaches with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let it sit for 5 minutes to macerate and thicken slightly.
  5. Assemble the bars: Spread the peach filling evenly over the slightly cooled crust. Then sprinkle the reserved oat streusel topping over the peaches, covering them completely.
  6. Bake: Place the pan back in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden and the peach filling is bubbly. Tent loosely with foil halfway through baking if the streusel browns too quickly.
  7. Cool completely: Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing to help the filling set.
  8. Slice and serve: Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan, then cut into squares or rectangles. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep butter cold until mixing to ensure a flaky topping. Pre-bake the crust to prevent sogginess. Cool bars completely before slicing to allow filling to set. Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds then ice water to peel easily. If peaches are extra juicy, add more cornstarch to thicken filling. Bars can be made ahead and baked within 24 hours; add a few extra minutes if baking cold bars.

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