Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Brown Sugar (packed): 1/2 cup
- Unsalted Butter (cold, cubed): 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Fresh Peaches (sliced, peeled): 4 cups
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang on the long sides for easy removal.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this mixture for the topping; firmly press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, gently toss the sliced peaches with the cornstarch and cinnamon until they are evenly coated. Spread the peach mixture evenly over the pressed crust.
- Step 4: Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the top of the peach filling.
- Step 5: Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack (at least 2 hours) before lifting them out by the parchment paper and cutting them into squares.
Notes
- These bars keep well in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate them for longer storage up to a week, separating layers with parchment if stacking.
- To restore a fresh-baked warmth and softness, reheat individual bars in a microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, or place the tray back in a 300°F oven for five minutes.
- For the ultimate treat, serve these bars slightly warm, complemented by a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of lightly sweetened sour cream.
- Ensure your cold, cubed butter is truly icy before cutting it into the dry ingredients, as this step prevents the crumble from spreading or becoming dense during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American