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Peach Crumb Bars

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Buttery peach crumb bars made with a single crumb mixture that doubles as the base and topping, filled with a soft, jammy canned peach filling and finished with a golden, craggy crumble.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 Bars
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Glass or bottom of a cup (for pressing the crust)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed biscuits or sweet crackers
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 2 cans sliced peaches about 800g total, drained and chopped
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Make the Crumb Base and Peach Filling
    In a large bowl, combine the crushed biscuits with the melted butter, stirring until the mixture looks like damp, clumpy crumbs. Set aside about a third of the mixture in a separate bowl for the topping. Press the rest firmly and evenly into the bottom of a parchment-lined square baking pan
    .In a separate bowl, combine the drained, chopped peaches with the sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir gently until the peaches are evenly coated and the mixture looks glossy, then pour it over the pressed crust in an even layer.
    peach crumb bars stage 1 and 2
  • Top and Bake
    Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the peach filling, breaking up any larger clumps with your fingers. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping turns deep golden and the filling looks slightly bubbly around the edges. Let the bars cool completely in the pan, ideally at least 2 hours, before lifting out with the parchment overhang and slicing into squares.
    peach crumb bars stage 3

Notes

  • Drain the peaches well before chopping, since excess liquid can make the filling watery.
  • Press the crust firmly for a sturdy, sliceable base.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting, or the filling will spill out.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  • This recipe works well with digestive biscuits, graham crackers, or any similar sweet cracker, just make sure they're crushed finely.
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