Peach Crumb Bars
Serves 15
15 mins prep
65 mins cook
80 mins total
Sweet juicy brown sugar peaches baked in between a layer of tender shortbread and buttery crumbs. A wonderful summertime dessert.
Shortbread Crust
The Peaches
Crumb Topping
Vanilla Glaze
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
Prepare a 9" square or 7"x11" deep baking dish by spraying generously with non-stick baking spray and lining the dish with parchment paper leaving a few inches of excess hanging over the sides of the pan (see photos above)
Prepare the shortbread crust...
In a large bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups of all purpose flour with 2/3 cup of confectioners sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Add 10 tablespoons of melted butter and mix until fully combined
Gently press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges
Transfer to a cooling rack to cool while you prepare the remaining layers
Prepare the peaches...
Peel and slice 5 large peaches and place them into a large bowl
Drain excess peach juice from the bottom of the bowl and add 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Mix until the peaches are all generously coated
Prepare the crumb topping...
Combine 1 1/4 cups of all purpose flour with 2/3 cups of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Add 8 tablespoons of melted butter and mix until a loose crumb forms
Assemble the layers...
Evenly spread the peaches over the cooled shortbread base
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the peaches
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the crumb topping is golden brown
Transfer the baking dish to a cooling rack and allow to cool fully before glazing
Prepare the glaze...
Add a cup of sifted confectioners sugar into a bowl with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract an a pinch of salt
Add enough heavy cream to create a smooth, drizzlable consistency (about 1-2 tablespoons)
Transfer the fully cooled bars onto a cutting board, cut into slices and drizzle with vanilla glaze
