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Cozy Peach Dessert Bars

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Easy homemade peach bars with a buttery shortbread base and almond crumble topping, perfect for a cozy treat or last-minute dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups (about 600g) fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ½ cup (60g) sliced almonds, toasted lightly
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes with mixer or 7 minutes by hand).
  3. Whisk in 2 cups all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon salt until dough is thick and crumbly but holds together when pressed.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges start to turn golden.
  5. While the base bakes, toss 4 cups sliced peaches with ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon in a bowl.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine ¾ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add ½ cup cold cubed butter and work into coarse crumbs. Stir in ½ cup toasted sliced almonds.
  7. Spread the peach filling evenly over the baked shortbread base. Sprinkle the almond crumble topping generously over the peaches.
  8. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the crumble is golden and peach juices are bubbling.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour to speed up setting if desired.

Notes

Pre-bake the shortbread base to prevent sogginess. Toast almonds in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes to enhance flavor. If crumble browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Peeling peaches is easier if blanched in boiling water for 30 seconds then plunged into ice water. Bars can be chilled before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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