Description

These Heavenly Summer Peach Bars combine a buttery shortbread base with fresh, sliced peaches for a bright, naturally sweet dessert. Made with simple pantry staples-flour, sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and ripe peaches- the bars bake to a golden-brown finish that’s soft inside and lightly crisp on top. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick summer treat, they deliver juicy peach flavor in every bite and require only one baking dish. Perfect for backyard brunches and picnics

Ingredients

Scale

4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl whisk melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
Pour wet into dry and mix until just combined.
Fold in sliced peaches gently.
Spread mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
Bake 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool before cutting into bars and serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor
drizzle honey over warm bars. Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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