Peach Squares
Indulge in the sweet, summery flavors of Peach Squares, a delightful dessert bursting with juicy peaches and a crumbly golden crust. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a cozy afternoon treat, these squares feature a buttery shortbread-like base, a cinnamon-spiced peach filling, and a crumbly topping that balances perfectly between tender and crisp. Fresh diced peaches are coated in brown sugar and cornstarch for a luscious, naturally sweetened center, while the simple dough comes together with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and eggs. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make recipe yields 16 servings of fruity, flavorful goodness. Serve them slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled straight from the fridge for a refreshing treat. Whether you're savoring the taste of summer or brightening up your dessert spread, Peach Squares are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until it forms a crumbly texture.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix until the dough starts to come together but remains crumbly.
Press half of the dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Set the remaining dough aside for the topping.
In a separate bowl, toss the diced peaches with cornstarch, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well until the peaches are evenly coated.
Spread the peach mixture evenly over the pressed dough in the baking pan.
Crumble the remaining dough mixture over the top of the peaches, covering them as evenly as possible.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow the Peach Squares to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.0 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.6 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 1224 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 615.3 g | 224% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 354.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2461 mg | 52% | |
*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.
