How to store crumble bars

These crumb bars will keep for a 1-2 days in an airtight container at room temperature, or 4-5 days in the refrigerator, and can easily be made in advance.

To peel or not to peel

While not essential, I recommend peeling your peaches for the best texture. Some peach varieties will peel easily when ripe, but for more stubborn peels, you can quickly blanch the peaches and the skins will slip right off. Simply bring a pot of water to a boil, then use a slotted spoon to gently lower the peaches into the water and boil for about a minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool, and easily remove the peels.

How do you cut the bars evenly?

Wait until the bars are completely cool (at least an hour) for the cleanest slices. Use a large sharp knife, and wipe clean after each slice.

Peach Crumble Bars Recipe - Fork Knife Swoon

Peach Crumble Bars

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Author: Laura Bolton - Fork Knife Swoon
Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 45
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 12 Bars 1x
Category: Dessert, Baking
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy homemade peach crumb bars with a buttery oat crumb topping and a sweet and gooey peach filling. Egg free and gluten free friendly.

Ingredients

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3 medium peaches (about 3 cups), pitted, peeled, and diced
2 cups (180g) rolled oats
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (160g) light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1 cup (226g or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Optional: 1 tsp pure vanilla extract or fresh lemon zest

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about an inch overhang on two sides. Set aside.
Peel and chop the peaches and stir together with the vanilla or lemon zest in a medium mixing bowl, if using. Set aside.
Make the crumble: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, flour, sugars, baking soda, and spices until well-combined.
Cut the butter into cubes, then use a pastry blender or your fingers to gently knead the butter into the dry ingredients, until completely incorporated, and you’ve formed a shaggy, crumbly dough that easily sticks together when pinched. This will take a few minutes.
Assemble the bars: Scoop about two thirds of the crumble dough into the baking pan, and press into an even layer along the bottom. Top with the peach mixture, being careful not to touch the sides of the pan.
Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over top, from edge to edge. Gently press the crumbs into the peach layer.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the crumble topping is golden brown. The peach juices may be starting to bubble up through the crumbs. Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing into bars. Enjoy!!

Equipment

9-inch square cake pan

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pastry blender

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rolled oats

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Notes

Make it gluten free by substituting all-purpose gluten free flour.
Make it vegan by using vegan butter (such as Earth Balance buttery baking sticks).

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