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Peach Dessert Bars

Peach Dessert Bars

Soft, sweet and filled with fresh peaches and brown sugar, Peach Dessert Bars are a a tasty summer treat for the whole family!
Servings: 24 bars
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 4 cups peaches, sliced (about 6 small peaches)
  • lemon juice, optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 15x10-inch baking dish or sheet pan (with a rim) with cooking spray and set aside. Slice the peaches and squeeze lemon juice over them to preserve their color.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the brown sugar and stir in the cornstarch to combine. Add the fresh peaches to the saucepan and stir to coat with sugar mixture. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Add the softened butter, granulated sugar and salt to a large mixing bowl and cream together with an electric hand mixer until fluffy. Add the room temperature eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Gradually add all-purpose flour and beat until combined..
  • Evenly spread two-thirds of the dough onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Use a slotted spoon to spread peach filling over the dough. Use a tablespoon to drop dollops of remaining dough evenly over the peach filling.
  • Bake the dessert bars for 40-45 minutes, until firm and golden brown. Cool the bars completely.
  • In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar, vanilla and milk until well combined. Drizzle glaze over the dessert bars. Cut into 24 dessert bars.
    Peach Dessert Bars

Equipment

  • 1 15x10-inch baking dish
  • 1 electric hand mixer
  • 1 medium sauce pan
  • 1 large mixing bowl

Notes

What type of peaches should I use to make Peach Dessert Bars?
Using ripe, cling-free peaches will allow you to remove the pits from the peaches more easily. This saves time when making the peach filling. And there is no need to peel the peaches, as most of the skin will separate from the peaches when they are heated to make the filling. They can easily be removed and discarded, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 367IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg