Peach Pie Bars
Peach Pie Bars have a buttery crust, luscious peach filling, and crumbly topping. These bars are sure to be a hit.
We love to go to peach orchards and pick fresh peaches to use in this recipe. However, if you don’t have access to fresh peaches, canned or frozen peaches work well too.
If you are a fan of peaches, then you may also want to try Peach Bread, Peach Cream Cheese Dump Cake, or these Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfectly Balanced Flavors: These bars combine sweet, juicy peaches with a touch of spice and a buttery base.
- Simple to Make: No fancy equipment or baking expertise needed, just a craving for something delicious!
- Basic Ingredients: You probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry, making this recipe a quick and easy option for busy home cooks.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
This recipe uses kitchen staples like flour, sugar, and butter, paired with juicy peaches to create a dessert that feels special without requiring an endless list of ingredients. Bonus? You can even use frozen peaches when fresh ones are out of season!
Variations
- Frozen Peaches: If fresh peaches aren’t available, substitute with frozen peaches (thawed and drained) for convenience.
- Gluten-Free Option: Replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Extra Crunch: Add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds to the oat mixture for a delightful crunch.
- Spice It Up: Experiment with additional spices like ginger or cardamom for a unique flavor twist.
- Low-Sugar Alternative: Use a sugar substitute or reduce the sugar to suit your dietary preferences.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter until you have a crumbly mixture.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the pan and press down into an even layer. Place in the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
- To make the filling, whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Add in the sour cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and flour. Whisk until smooth. Use a spatula and fold in the diced peaches. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth into an even layer.
- Take the remaining crust and sprinkle over the top of the peach mixture. Place the pan back into the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool.
- To make the glaze, place the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of cream and the vanilla into a medium sized bowl and whisk. Continue to add heavy cream until you get the consistency desired.
- Continue to add heavy cream until you get the consistency desired. Drizzle over the top of the bars. Slice and serve!
Expert Tips
- Ripen your peaches: If your peaches aren’t fully ripe, place them in a paper bag for a day or two to speed up the process.
- Even layers: For consistent baking, make sure to spread the crust and topping layers evenly across the dish.
- Storage: Store leftovers (if there are any!) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this peach pie bars recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Absolutely! If you’re using canned peaches, drain them thoroughly.
Peeling is optional. If you prefer a smoother filling, peel the peaches before slicing. Otherwise, the peels add a touch of texture and rustic charm.
Definitely! Once cooled, wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-friendly bag or container. They can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
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📖Recipe
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Peach Pie Bars
Equipment
- 9×13 baking dish
- large mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter
- large bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- small bowl
Ingredients
Crust
- 3 cups flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups butter
Filling
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup flour
- 3 cups diced fresh peaches
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt.
- Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter until you have a crumbly mixture.
- Remove about 1 ½ c to save for the top crust. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the pan and press down into an even layer.
- Place in the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove and let cool.
- To make the filling, whisk the eggs in a large bowl.
- Add in the sour cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and flour.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Use a spatula and fold in the diced peaches. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth into an even layer.
- Take the remaining crust and sprinkle over the top of the peach mixture.
- Place the pan back into the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool.
- To make the glaze, place the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of cream and the vanilla into a medium sized bowl and whisk.
- Continue to add heavy cream until you get the consistency desired.
- Drizzle over the top of the bars.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
