Glazed Peach Bars
Indulge in the sweet, summery delight of Glazed Peach Bars, a dessert that perfectly balances the buttery richness of a crumbly shortbread crust with the vibrant flavor of juicy peaches. These bars feature a luscious peach filling infused with warm cinnamon and brown sugar, all topped with a golden crumble and finished with a silky vanilla glaze. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for everything from picnics to potlucks. Whether served as a satisfying snack or an elegant dessert, these peach bars deliver homemade comfort in every bite. Perfect for showcasing seasonal fruit, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups peaches, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually mix in the flour, a little at a time, until a crumbly dough forms.
Take 2/3 of the dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Reserve the remaining 1/3 of the dough for the crumble topping.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until it is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
While the crust cools, prepare the peach filling. In a medium bowl, toss the diced peaches with cornstarch, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
Spread the peach mixture evenly over the baked crust.
Crumble the reserved dough over the top of the peaches, making sure to cover most of the surface.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before applying the glaze.
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to form the glaze.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars, allow it to set, then cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.0 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.2 g | 611% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 519 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 663.5 g | 241% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 451.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1855 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
