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Peach Crumb Bars

Published: Aug 29, 2018 · Modified: Jun 24, 2021 by Allison · 55 Comments

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Buttery, crumbly vanilla-almond dough sandwiching a fresh peach filling. Part pie, part crisp, part cobbler – these Peach Crumb Bars are a summer dessert that everyone will go crazy for!

Stack of Peach Crumb Bars on a white plate.These Peach Crumb Bars are the dessert that has to happen before summer is over. Sweet, buttery, almond-scented, and bursting with layers of fresh juicy peaches. Can it be summer forever? No? Well then you better make these ASAP. Hint: You’ll be the hit of the Labor Day get-together when you show up with these beauties.

Sliced peaches on top of crust.

I have shared Berry Crumb Bars, Nutella Crumb Bars, Jam Filled Crumb Bars and Apple Crumb Bars (←bookmark those for fall). Do we see a trend here? Yes, and there is zero shame in my game. This girl LOVES a CRUMB TOPPING!

Two peach crumb bars topped with vanilla ice cream.

Peach Crumb Bars

  1. Let’s start with the crust, which is also the topping! We make a sweet, buttery, vanilla-almond dough that gets pressed into the bottom of a baking pan, with some reserved for crumbling over the fruit.
  2. Peel and slice 6-7 medium sized peaches. Toss them with a little sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice.
  3. Spread the peaches out onto the crust and crumble the reserved topping over the peaches.

Step by step Peach Crumb BarsNow here comes the hard part… If you want to cut these into neat and clean slices you will have to wait for them to cool. And let me tell you, it is borderline torture. When you pull these from the oven with bubbling peach juices and the aroma of almond, butter, and vanilla it will take every ounce of willpower to not demolish these immediately. Patience, my friends.

Once cool, you can cut these into pretty little bars. Serve them as is or with a drizzle of icing, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.

Peach Crumb Bars

How to Peel a Peach

  1. Drop the peaches into a pot of boiling water for about 15-20 seconds.
  2. Remove with a slotted spoon and place into a large bowl of ice water.
  3. Once the peaches have cooled (this happens quickly), you should be able to peel the skin right off using your fingers.

Alternately, you can use a sharp paring knife to remove the peach skin.

Picture of how to peel a peach

I don’t want to tell you what to do, but, I will gently nudge you to pick up some peaches and make these tasty Peach Crumb Bars before summer is g-o-n-e. The pumpkin and apple recipes are coming… fall is on the horizon. Let’s squeeze in one last little bit of summer.

P.S. If any leftover bars make their way into your fridge, they might make the best breakfast ever. Not that I know or anything (ahem).

MORE PEACH RECIPES: PEACH JAM – PEACH CRISP – STUFFED PEACHES – PEACH CRUMB CAKE – PEACH COBBLER

Peach crumb bars stacked on a wooden board

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Peach Crumb Bars

Buttery, crumbly vanilla dough sandwiching a fresh peach filling. Part pie, part crisp, part cobbler - these Peach Crumb Bars are a summer dessert that everyone goes crazy for!
4.87 from 15 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

Crust and Topping

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter , cut into cubes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, optional

Filling:

  • 5 cups sliced peeled peaches, approx 6-7 peaches, sliced thin
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • juice of 1 small lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 pan with foil or parchment, and spray with non-stick spray.

Crust and Topping:

  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine granulated sugar, baking powder, flour, and salt. Add butter, egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat on low speed until the butter is evenly distributed in small pieces and the mixture is crumbly.
  • Dump a little more than half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Use your hand or the bottom of a measuring cup to evenly press the dough into the pan. Stir sliced almonds into the reserved mixture (for topping).

Filling:

  • Gently stir together all ingredients until combined.
  • Spread the peaches evenly over the crust, then crumble the reserved dough over the top of the peaches.
  • Bake for approximately 40 minutes, until the top is light golden brown, and the peach juices are bubbling. Transfer pan to a rack to cool before cutting into squares. I like to store these in the fridge. They can also be frozen.

Notes

How to peel a peach:
  1. Drop the peaches into a pot of boiling water for about 15-20 seconds.
  2. Remove with a slotted spoon and place into a large bowl of ice water.
  3. Once the peaches have cooled (this happens quickly), you should be able to peel the skin right off using your fingers.
If you'd like to drizzle the bars with icing: whisk together ¼ cup powdered sugar with a splash of milk and a drop of vanilla extract. Adjust to get your desired consistency by adding more sugar or milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Tammie Miller

    September 13, 2019 at 7:16 am

    I have a dwarf peach tree, peeling the peaches is not an option. Do you think I could make this with thin sliced unpeealaed peaches?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      September 13, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      That should be totally fine. I have made many peach desserts with the peel on (out of laziness, haha) and they turn out fine. Enjoy!

      Reply
    • Carlie

      February 20, 2021 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      I used 2 cans peach pie filling instead of fresh peaches but this was really good! We ate it with vanilla ice cream! Would definitely make again!

      Reply
      • Allison

        February 23, 2021 at 10:54 am

        Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I am glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  2. Carole

    February 20, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    Can I make this with frozen peaches? Last time I used peaches that I thawed overnight in a recipe they shrivelled up and I had to use twice as many

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      February 21, 2020 at 11:55 am

      Hi, Carole. I have only made the recipe as written, so I can’t say for sure. If you do try it, I would suggest adding a little extra cornstarch (since they’ll have more moisture) as well as a little more sugar (I find frozen peaches to be less sweet than fresh). Best of luck playing around with it.

      Reply
  3. Linda

    May 19, 2020 at 5:49 am

    Can you use canned peaches?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      May 21, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      I have only made the recipe as written so I can’t say for sure. I think it should be fine, just make sure they are drained well. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Lindsey

        July 21, 2020 at 12:59 pm

        5 stars
        Lovely recipe! have you ever Frozen beef before? And if you have, do you just thaw in the fridge? What is the quality after it is thawed?

  4. Sara Silverman

    June 25, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    This looks so delicious ! I have tried your berry crumble bar before and it was a huge hit!

    Can I mix in some berries into this recipe as I only have
    3 peaches and want to make this right away?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      June 25, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      Sure, that should work. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Beth

    July 03, 2020 at 7:31 am

    I made this yesterday and it is AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe! ???

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      July 03, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Annie

    July 26, 2020 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Allison,
    Your Peach Crumb Bars are absolutely AMAZING! ? ?
    Thank you for sharing this recipe. My house smells fantastic and to be honest, I ate them warm because I have no willpower. ??‍♀️
    This was my first time on your site and am excited to try several more recipes!

    Reply
    • Allison

      July 27, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks for the kind review, Annie. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Salma

    August 21, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    Hi!
    Lovely recipe!
    Are these freezer friendly?
    Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Allison

      August 24, 2020 at 11:57 am

      Yes, you can freeze them. I thaw them in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. sherry cortez

    August 27, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    These are the bomb. How do you freeze these wonderful peach bars

    Reply
    • Allison

      August 28, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      Hi! You can place them in a plastic food storage bag and then place that in a sealable freezable container. They can be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed in the refrigerator.

      Reply
  9. Deanna

    September 13, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    These are FANTASTIC!! Took them to work and they were a huge hit!! Very easy to make too!! I would rate them 10 if I could.

    Reply
    • Allison

      September 15, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kim Holiday

    April 24, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    I made these today using canned peaches that were drained since fresh peaches aren’t in season yet, and they turned out perfect ! So delicious! I did slice the peaches a little thinner and smaller though.

    Reply
    • Allison

      April 24, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      I’m glad that worked out. Thanks for sharing your experience. 🙂

      Reply
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