Cinnamon Peach Crumble Bars: A Sweet, Spiced Treat You’ll Love
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Crust and Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Peach Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or canned peaches, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
How to Make Cinnamon Peach Crumble Bars
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it for easy removal of the bars.
Step 2: Make the Crust and Crumble Topping
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add Butter: Pour the melted butter into the dry mixture and stir until well combined and crumbly.
- Press into Pan: Take about ¾ of the crumb mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the crust.
- Reserve Crumble: Set aside the remaining ¼ of the mixture for the crumble topping.
Step 3: Prepare the Peach Filling
- Mix Filling Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the diced peaches, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir gently until the peaches are evenly coated.
Step 4: Assemble the Bars
- Layer the Filling: Spread the peach filling evenly over the crust in the pan.
- Add Crumble Topping: Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the peaches.
Step 5: Bake the Bars
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
- Cool: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares. This helps the filling set.
