Peach Crumb Bars
Savor the last few weeks of summer (and peach season!) with this delicious dessert.
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST:
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PEACHES:
- 5 cups peaches, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
FOR THE CRUST:
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Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
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Set aside 2 cups of the crust mixture and press the remaining mixture into the prepared pan.
FOR THE PEACHES:
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Toss peaches with lemon juice and almond extract. Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Toss the peaches in the sugar mixture to coat.
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Pour peaches over the bottom crust. Sprinkle the reserved dough on top of the peaches.
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Bake for 35-45 minutes or until topping is lightly browned. Once they have cooled completely, cut into bars.
