Imagine a dessert that captures the very essence of summer: juicy, sun-ripened peaches nestled beneath a golden-brown, buttery crumble, all resting on a perfectly flaky crust. For those who have found traditional pie-making a daunting task, our Brown Sugar Peach Crumble Pie Bars offer a delightful, fuss-free solution. These bars deliver all the beloved flavors and textures of a classic peach pie – the fresh, sweet peach filling, the tender crust – but in an easy-to-manage bar format. Crowned with an irresistible brown sugar crumble, these bars are so delicious, you won’t be able to stop at just one slice. Get ready to experience the ultimate summer dessert, simplified and perfected for any occasion.
Say Goodbye to Soggy Peach Pies and Hello to Effortless Perfection
We’ve all experienced the disappointment: eagerly anticipating a slice of homemade peach pie, only to find a watery, runny filling and a bottom crust that’s given up entirely, becoming a pale, doughy mess. This common baking dilemma can turn a potentially wonderful dessert into a regrettable one, leaving you frustrated and your guests underwhelmed. But fear not, because our Brown Sugar Peach Crumble Pie Bars are specifically designed to conquer these challenges with remarkable ease and unwavering deliciousness.
We’ve perfected a robust, flavorful peach filling that remains beautifully thick and juicy, holding its shape even after slicing. This means no more watery puddles on your plate! Paired with a sturdy, golden-brown crust that stays wonderfully crisp from edge to center, these bars ensure every single bite is a triumph of texture and taste. The secret lies in a carefully balanced recipe that allows the natural sweetness of summer peaches to shine, encapsulated within a perfectly set filling and a reliable, buttery base. Unlike traditional pies that can demand intricate crimping and careful handling to prevent a dreaded “soggy bottom,” these bars simplify the process. By baking in a rectangular pan and relying on a generous, crumbly streusel topping, we bypass many of the common pitfalls that intimidate even seasoned bakers. The result is a dessert that looks as inviting as it tastes, with distinct layers of tender crust, lush fruit, and crunchy streusel, all holding together perfectly for effortless serving and maximum enjoyment. Prepare to impress without the stress, and let these peach crumble bars become your new go-to summer dessert.
Why These Peach Crumble Bars Are Our Perennial Summer Favorite
Late summer in Washington holds a special place in our hearts, bringing with it an abundance of ripe, fragrant peaches. The air in our kitchen would fill with the intoxicating aroma of warm fruit and aromatic spices, signaling that something truly special was about to emerge from the oven. For us, peaches evoke a deep sense of contentment and nostalgia, reminding us of simpler times and sun-drenched days. This particular Brown Sugar Peach Crumble Bar recipe has become our trusted companion during peach season, our absolute go-to when the fruit is at its peak and we crave a sweet, comforting treat without any of the usual fuss associated with traditional pies. It’s the kind of recipe that embodies both tradition and ease, making it a truly indispensable part of our summer baking repertoire.
Their versatility and straightforward preparation mean they grace our kitchen countertops frequently throughout the warmer months. Whether we’re hosting a lively backyard barbecue, preparing a delightful dish for a potluck, or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home with a sweet craving, these bars fit every occasion perfectly. They offer all the rich flavor and satisfying texture of a classic peach pie, complete with a golden, crisp topping and a succulent fruit filling, but in a convenient, sliceable bar format. This makes them incredibly easy to portion, transport, and serve, whether you’re feeding a large crowd or savoring a personal indulgence. The ease of preparation, combined with the utterly delicious and consistently perfect outcome, ensures these homemade peach crumble bars are consistently on repeat in our home, a testament to their enduring appeal and undeniable charm. They are a celebration of seasonal bounty and simple baking pleasures, bringing joy with every buttery, peachy bite.
Essential Ingredients for Irresistible Peach Crumble Pie Bars
Crafting these delectable Brown Sugar Peach Crumble Pie Bars doesn’t require an extensive list of exotic ingredients. Instead, it relies on a handful of fresh, high-quality components and pantry staples that, when combined, create pure magic in your oven. Each ingredient plays a crucial role in achieving the perfect balance of flavor and texture, from the tender crust to the luscious fruit filling and the crisp, golden topping. Understanding the purpose of each item will help you appreciate the simplicity and brilliance of this sensational dessert:
- All-Butter Pie Crust: The foundation of our pie bars is a truly exceptional crust. We highly recommend using one double-crust recipe of our Mom’s Magic Pie Crust. This recipe consistently delivers a light, flaky, and buttery crust that is remarkably foolproof to make. Its rich, savory flavor perfectly complements the sweet peach filling and provides a sturdy base for the bars, ensuring they hold together beautifully without becoming soggy. This is key for a successful bar-style dessert.
- Fresh Peach Chunks: Approximately 7 cups of peaches, which typically equates to about 7 medium-sized fresh peaches, are needed for the vibrant, flavorful filling. The choice to peel them for a smoother texture or leave the skin on for added rustic appeal and a slight textural contrast is yours. We personally prefer cutting the peaches into larger chunks (around 2 inches), as they retain their shape better during baking and offer a more substantial, satisfying bite, truly highlighting the natural goodness and juiciness of the fruit.
- Brown Sugar: This indispensable ingredient is strategically used in both the filling and the crumble topping. Its molasses content lends a deep, rich, and distinctly caramel-like sweetness that beautifully enhances the natural flavor of the peaches. In the crumble, it contributes to an incredibly inviting, golden hue and a wonderfully chewy texture. Brown sugar is the signature flavor that gives these bars their comforting, home-baked signature.
- Cornaby’s Ultra Gel: This is our secret weapon for achieving a perfectly thick, stable, and glossy peach filling without any starchy residue or cloudy appearance. Unlike cornstarch, Ultra Gel provides a clear, stable thickening without altering the delicate taste or texture of the fruit, ensuring your filling remains beautifully vibrant. While cornstarch can be substituted in a pinch, we genuinely believe that the superior, consistent results from Ultra Gel make it well worth the effort to track down for this particular recipe.
- Lemon Juice: A splash of fresh lemon juice, though seemingly small, is absolutely essential. It acts as a bright, zesty counterpoint to the sweetness of the peaches and brown sugar, enhancing the fruit’s natural acidity and making the entire dessert taste incredibly fresh and vibrant. This acidity balances the richness, preventing the flavors from becoming too cloying and adding a lively lift to every bite.
- Ground Cinnamon: This warm, aromatic spice is thoughtfully incorporated into both the peach mixture and the crumble topping. Cinnamon’s comforting, earthy notes perfectly complement the sweet peaches and brown sugar, adding depth and a classic “pie spice” flavor that makes the dessert feel even more inviting, wholesome, and reminiscent of traditional home baking.
- All-Purpose Flour: Integral to the crumble topping, all-purpose flour combines with the cold butter and sugars to create that quintessential sandy, yet clump-forming texture that is the hallmark of a great streusel. When baked, it transforms into a crisp, golden-brown topping that offers a delightful textural contrast to the soft, tender fruit filling.
- Salt: Just a pinch of salt is included in the crumble topping, but its impact is profound. Salt is a fundamental flavor enhancer; it balances and brightens all the other ingredients, preventing the dessert from tasting overly sweet and bringing a subtle complexity that makes every component shine, from the fruit to the butter and sugar.
- Unsalted Butter (Cold): For the crumble topping, using very cold, cubed unsalted butter is non-negotiable. Keeping the butter cold ensures that when it’s worked into the flour and sugar, it creates distinct pockets of fat. As these melt slowly in the oven, they release steam, resulting in those wonderfully buttery, golden, and irregularly clumpy streusel pieces that are the hallmark of a perfect, textural crumble topping.
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Perfect Peach Crumble Pie Bars
Creating these delightful Brown Sugar Peach Crumble Pie Bars is a surprisingly straightforward process, designed to bring you maximum flavor with minimal fuss. This recipe streamlines traditional pie-making into a simple, approachable method perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Follow these easy, detailed steps, and you’ll be enjoying a taste of summer’s finest in no time.
- Prepare the Crust: Begin by rolling out one batch of our recommended Mom’s Magic Pie Crust recipe. Aim for a thickness that is consistent and easy to handle. Carefully transfer the rolled dough into a standard 9×13-inch baking dish, pressing it gently to fit the bottom and extend slightly up the sides of the pan. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges to create a neat border; any leftover scraps can be baked separately with cinnamon sugar for a quick treat. Using a fork, lightly dock (prick) the bottom of the crust several times across its surface. This crucial step creates small vents, preventing the crust from puffing up unevenly during baking and ensuring a flat, wonderfully crisp base for your bars.
- Mix the Peach Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh, prepared peach chunks, rich brown sugar, Cornaby’s Ultra Gel (or cornstarch if substituting, referring to the notes for details), bright lemon juice, and aromatic cinnamon. Stir all these ingredients together thoroughly until the peaches are evenly coated and the sugar mixture begins to dissolve, creating a luscious, fragrant blend. Set this vibrant peach mixture aside while you move on to preparing the crumble topping. Chef’s Tip: If your peaches are particularly juicy, allow the filling to sit for a few extra minutes (5-10 minutes) before assembly. This gives the flavors a chance to meld beautifully and allows the Ultra Gel to begin its thickening process. Before pouring onto the crust, you may carefully drain any excess liquid that has accumulated, ensuring your filling remains perfectly set and not watery, which is key for clean slices.
- Create the Buttery Crumble Topping: In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the topping: the remaining brown sugar, a generous amount of cinnamon, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt. Next, add the very cold, cubed unsalted butter. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or even your fingertips, work the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse, damp sand with some larger pea-sized clumps. The key here is to work quickly and keep the butter as cold as possible; this ensures that distinct pockets of butter remain, which melt slowly in the oven to create those wonderfully buttery, golden, and irregularly clumpy streusel pieces that are the hallmark of a perfect crumble. Avoid overworking, as this can warm the butter and lead to a less desirable texture.
- Assemble the Pie Bars: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Carefully pour the prepared peach mixture evenly over the docked pie crust in the baking dish. Spread it out gently with a spatula to ensure the peaches are in a single, consistent layer across the entire surface. Then, generously sprinkle the crumble topping over the peach filling. For the most delightful, clumpy streusel, we like to gently squeeze handfuls of the crumble mixture together before sprinkling them over the fruit; this encourages those beautiful golden clusters to form and become perfectly crisp during baking.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the assembled baking dish in your preheated oven. Bake for approximately 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crumble topping achieves a beautiful, deep golden-brown color, the peach filling is visibly bubbling around the edges of the pan, and the crust beneath is also golden and cooked through. Keep a close eye on the bars during the last 10-15 minutes; if the topping or crust edges are browning too quickly, you can loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
- Cool and Chill: Once baked, carefully remove the peach crumble pie bars from the oven and transfer the baking dish to a wire rack. Allow them to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This initial cooling period helps the filling begin to set. For the cleanest, most perfect slices and to ensure the bars are fully firm and easy to handle, it is essential to transfer them to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours, or ideally until completely cold. This chilling step is crucial for the fruit filling to firm up properly and for the buttery crumble topping to maintain its delightful crisp texture when cut.
Tips for Making a Smaller Batch in an 8×8-inch Pan
Sometimes, you’re baking for a more intimate gathering, or perhaps you just want a modest batch of these irresistible bars for yourself – and there’s absolutely no shame in that! This recipe is incredibly adaptable and can be easily scaled down to fit an 8×8-inch baking pan. This smaller format is perfect for a smaller household, portion control, or simply when you desire a fresh-baked treat without committing to a larger dessert.
To scale down the recipe for an 8×8-inch pan, you’ll want to use precisely half of the all-butter pie crust recipe. Roll it out to fit the smaller pan, ensuring it covers the bottom and slightly up the sides. As with the larger version, be sure to dock the crust generously with a fork across the bottom before adding the filling. This crucial step helps it bake up flat and ensures a beautifully crisp base that won’t become soggy under the fruit, a common concern even with smaller batches.
For the peach filling, approximately 5 small-to-medium peaches, or 4-5 large ones, will provide the perfect amount of fruit for an 8×8 pan. Roughly aim for 3.5-4 cups of peach chunks. When it comes to the brown sugar, you have some flexibility: I typically stick with the full half-amount of brown sugar (about 3/8 cup for the filling and 1/4 cup for the topping) for that rich, decadent flavor. However, if your peaches are exceptionally sweet and ripe, you can reduce the sugar by a smidge. The beauty of this recipe is its forgiving nature; even in a smaller format, it delivers every bit of the deliciousness and nostalgic charm of the full-sized version. Baking time may also be slightly reduced, so start checking for doneness a bit earlier, around 30-35 minutes.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips for Peach Crumble Pie Bars
These Brown Sugar Peach Crumble Pie Bars are not only delicious but also wonderfully convenient, thanks to their excellent make-ahead and storage capabilities. Whether you’re planning for a party, looking to simplify your holiday baking, or simply want to have a delightful treat on hand, these tips will help you enjoy fresh-tasting bars whenever you desire, maximizing both flavor and convenience.
Make-Ahead Preparation
To streamline your baking process and make assembly a breeze on baking day, you can prepare individual components of these peach bars up to a day in advance. This method is a lifesaver for busy schedules or when entertaining. Here’s how:
- Pie Crust: Prepare our all-butter pie crust dough. Roll it out and carefully press it into your baking pan, docking it well with a fork. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Peach Filling: Peel and chop the peaches, then mix them with the brown sugar, Ultra Gel, lemon juice, and cinnamon as directed. Transfer the mixed filling to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. The Ultra Gel will help prevent excess liquid from forming, but you may still drain any accumulated juice before assembly.
- Crumble Topping: Combine all the dry ingredients for the crumble topping (flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt) and cut in the cold butter. Store the prepared crumble mixture in a separate airtight container or a resealable bag in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
On baking day, simply assemble the chilled components and proceed with baking as directed. This minimal effort approach allows you to enjoy the fresh aroma of warm peach bars with maximum convenience.
Storing Leftover Peach Crumble Bars
These bars maintain their wonderful texture and flavor beautifully after baking, making them excellent for enjoying over several days.
- Room Temperature: Once the bars have completely cooled to room temperature, cover them tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. They will keep well on the countertop for up to 2 days.
- Refrigeration: For extended freshness and to keep the crumble topping delightfully crisp, refrigerate the covered bars for up to 4-5 days. Chilling the bars is particularly beneficial as it helps the fruit filling set even more firmly, preventing it from becoming soft or soggy, and maintains the integrity of the layers.
Freezing Baked Peach Crumble Bars
Freezing these bars is an excellent way to ensure you always have a taste of summer on hand, long after peach season has passed. There are a couple of convenient methods for freezing baked bars, allowing you to enjoy them at your leisure:
- Individual Slices: Once the bars have completely cooled, slice them into individual portions. For optimal freshness and to prevent freezer burn, wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or an airtight container. If you have a foodsaver, this provides an even better seal. Frozen individual slices will keep well for up to 1 month. When ready to enjoy, simply thaw a slice in the refrigerator for a few hours or at room temperature for about 30-60 minutes. Note that while still delicious, the crumble topping may soften slightly after thawing.
- Entire Batch (in foil tin): For easy baking and freezing, consider baking the bars directly in a disposable foil baking tin. Once completely cooled, wrap the entire tin tightly with plastic wrap, followed by a layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. This double-layer protection is crucial for preventing freezer burn and preserving flavor. You can freeze the whole batch for several months (up to 3 months). To serve, thaw the entire pan in the refrigerator overnight, then bring to room temperature or gently warm in a low oven (around 275°F / 135°C) for 15-20 minutes before serving to revive the warmth and crispness.
Freezing Unbaked Peach Crumble Bars
You can also prepare these bars almost entirely, then freeze them unbaked for fresh-baked goodness anytime! This is a fantastic option for future entertaining or when a spontaneous craving strikes.
- Preparation: Assemble the pie crust in a freezer-safe baking dish and add the prepared peach filling, spreading it evenly. At this stage, do not add the crumble topping.
- Freezing: Wrap the dish tightly first with plastic wrap, ensuring a good seal, then with a layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Label and date the package, and freeze for up to 2-3 months.
- Baking from Frozen: When you’re ready to bake, prepare the crumble topping fresh just before baking. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Remove the frozen crust and filling from the freezer, unwrap it, add the freshly made crumble topping evenly over the peaches, and bake directly from frozen for approximately 45 minutes at 425°F (220°C). Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until the topping is beautifully golden brown, and the fruit filling is visibly bubbly and tender. This method is perfect for a spontaneous dessert or when unexpected guests arrive, delivering that fresh-baked aroma and taste with minimal last-minute effort.
Frequently Asked Questions About Peach Crumble Bars
For any baking project, especially pies, crumbles, and bars, freestone peaches are generally the easiest and most preferred to work with. Their flesh readily separates from the pit, making preparation much quicker and less messy. Some of our favorite freestone varieties for their exceptional sweetness, firm texture, and vibrant flavor include Early Amber, Golden Jubilee, Lucky 13, Nectar, September Snow, and July Prince. These varieties hold up well during baking and release just the right amount of juice. If fresh freestone peaches aren’t readily available, high-quality frozen peach slices can be a good substitute – just be sure to thaw them completely and drain them very well to prevent excess moisture from making your filling watery. For truly exceptional fresh Georgia peaches delivered right to your door, we highly recommend checking out Pearson Farm.
Absolutely! This recipe scales up beautifully, making it perfect for feeding a larger gathering, parties, potlucks, or simply to ensure you have plenty of leftovers. To double the recipe, simply use all ingredients in double quantities. You’ll need a larger baking vessel, typically a full half-sheet pan (approximately 18×13 inches), to accommodate the increased volume of ingredients. Ensure the crust is rolled out to cover the entire pan and that both the peach filling and the crumble topping are spread evenly across the surface. Keep in mind that a larger, thicker dessert may require a slightly longer baking time than the original recipe. Monitor the bars closely, looking for a rich golden-brown topping, visibly bubbling fruit filling, and a firm crust as clear signs of doneness.
The secret to a perfectly clumpy, buttery crumble topping lies in two key factors: using very cold butter and avoiding overmixing. If your butter is too warm (softened at room temperature) when you start, or if you’ve worked the mixture too much, the butter will fully incorporate into the flour and sugar. This results in a drier, more sand-like texture rather than distinct, irregular clumps that become wonderfully crisp. To remedy this, ensure your butter is diced and kept very cold – you can even pop it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before starting. Work the butter into the dry ingredients quickly, either with a pastry cutter or your fingertips, just until coarse crumbs and some larger pea-sized pieces form. If it still seems too dry, you can gently squeeze handfuls of the mixture to encourage clumps, or add a tiny splash (half a teaspoon at a time) of ice-cold water if absolutely necessary, but typically cold butter is the ultimate key to success.
Yes, absolutely! Nectarines are an excellent substitute for peaches, offering a very similar flavor and texture profile, with the added convenience that they generally don’t require peeling. This makes preparation even quicker! Plums also work wonderfully in this recipe, providing a slightly more tart and vibrant flavor that can be a fantastic contrast to the sweet brown sugar crumble. If using plums, you might consider adding an extra tablespoon or two of brown sugar to the fruit filling, depending on the natural tartness of your chosen plum variety, to ensure a perfectly balanced sweetness. Whichever fruit you choose, adjust the quantity to ensure you still have approximately 7 cups of sliced fruit. These bars are incredibly forgiving and delicious with various stone fruits.
No blind baking is required for these Peach Crumble Pie Bars – which is one of the many reasons they’re so fuss-free and approachable! The robust nature of our all-butter pie crust, combined with the strategic docking process, is entirely sufficient to ensure a crisp, fully cooked bottom crust without an extra pre-baking step. By simply pricking the bottom of the crust generously with a fork, you create small vents that allow steam to escape during baking. This prevents the crust from puffing up unevenly and helps it bake through to a flat, tender, and perfectly cooked base. This eliminates an extra step, making the recipe even quicker and easier to prepare without sacrificing quality or that desirable crisp texture.
Creative Variations and Simple Substitutions for Your Peach Crumble Bars
While our classic Brown Sugar Peach Crumble Pie Bars are perfect as written, this recipe also serves as an excellent canvas for culinary creativity. Don’t hesitate to experiment with these simple variations and substitutions to tailor the dessert to your unique taste preferences or dietary needs. Each modification can introduce a subtle yet exciting new dimension to this beloved summer treat, making it your own signature dessert:
- For a Deeper, Toasted Flavor: To add an intriguing layer of complexity, try replacing part of the brown sugar (for example, half of it) in both the peach filling and the crumble topping with an equal amount of coconut sugar. Coconut sugar boasts a slightly more complex, caramel-like flavor with subtle toasted notes that will add a wonderful depth to your peach bars, making them even more nuanced.
- Add a Spicy Zing: For those who appreciate a hint of warmth and vibrant spice, finely chopped candied ginger can be a delightful addition to the peach filling. Just a tablespoon or two, stirred in with the other filling ingredients, will infuse the fruit with a sweet, subtly spicy kick that perfectly complements the cinnamon and highlights the natural sweetness of the peaches.
- Mixed Fruit Medley: While peaches are undoubtedly the star, they also play beautifully with other summer fruits! Consider stirring in a handful (about 1 cup) of fresh blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries into the peach filling for a mixed-fruit crumble bar. This creates a lovely medley of flavors and colors. Be mindful not to overdo it, as too much extra fruit can increase the moisture content, potentially making the filling too juicy.
- Extra Crunch and Sparkle: For an irresistible finish that adds both texture and visual appeal, before placing the bars in the oven, sprinkle a generous amount of turbinado sugar (also widely known as raw sugar) over the crumble topping. Its larger, coarse crystals will melt slightly and then caramelize during baking, creating a wonderfully crunchy, glistening crust that elevates the streusel.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Adapting this recipe for a gluten-free diet is surprisingly simple and yields fantastic results. Simply swap out the all-purpose flour in both the pie crust and the crumble topping for a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Ensure your chosen blend already contains xanthan gum, or add a quarter teaspoon per cup of flour, for optimal structure and a perfect crumb. The results will be equally delicious and satisfying.
- Go Dairy-Free: For a delightful dairy-free version of these peach crumble bars, simply substitute the unsalted butter in both the pie crust and the crumble topping with a high-quality, plant-based vegan butter. It is crucial to ensure the vegan butter is kept very cold, just like its dairy counterpart, to achieve that perfect, flaky crust and crumbly streusel texture.
- Nutty Crunch: For added texture, richness, and a delightful nutty flavor, consider folding a half-cup of finely chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds into your crumble topping mixture. The toasted nuts will add a delightful crunch and a rich, earthy note that pairs beautifully with the peaches and brown sugar, enhancing the overall depth of flavor.
- Almond Extract Boost: A tiny splash (about half a teaspoon) of pure almond extract added to the peach filling can deepen and enhance the overall fruit flavor. Almond and peach are classic pairings, and this addition provides a subtle, gourmet touch without overpowering the natural peach essence.
These Brown Sugar Peach Crumble Pie Bars truly embody the joyous spirit of summer. With their luscious, sweet peaches, golden-brown buttery crumble, and wonderfully flaky, fuss-free crust, they offer a dessert experience that is both nostalgic and effortlessly special. This isn’t just another recipe; it’s one of those cherished staples you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again, year after year. It’s an easy win for any gathering, a comforting treat for quiet moments, and a vibrant celebration of seasonal flavors that’s just too good to resist. Prepare a batch, share with loved ones, or simply savor every delightful bite – because some desserts are simply made to be loved and remembered.
More Delicious Summer Dessert Recipes to Try:
- The Best Peaches and Cream Pie
- Carrian’s Obsession Strawberry Shortcake
- How to Make Peach Dumplings with Crescent Rolls and Sprite
- Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce
- Summer Blueberry Cobbler
- Berry White Yogurt Cake
- Fluffy Cheesecake Fruit Salad
- Wild Blueberry Pie with Shortbread Crust
Peach Crumble Pie Bars Recipe
Peach Crumble Pie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 Double Crust [Mom’s Magic Pie Crust Recipe]
Mom’s Magic Pie Crust Recipe
- 7 Cups Peach Chunks, about 7 peaches, peeled or unpeeled is fine*
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ Cup Cornaby’s Ultra Gel *see note
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
Topping
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¾ Cup Flour
- Pinch Salt
- ⅓ Cup Butter, unsalted, cold and chopped in pieces
Instructions
Crust
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Prepare our crust recipe, rolling it out and laying in a 9×13″ baking pan.
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Trim off any edges that hang out and over the pan. Reserve those for cinnamon sugar pie cookies.
Filling
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Peel the peaches then cut into 2 inch chunks. You’ll need 7 cups.
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In a large bowl, stir together the peach chunks, brown sugar, ultra gel, lemon juice, and cinnamon together until thoroughly combined.
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Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 400°F
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Pour the peach mixture into the pie
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Top with the crumble topping, I like to squeeze it in my hand as I sprinkle it over the fruit so that it cooks in clumps.
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Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the top is browned, fruit is bubbly and the crust is golden.
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Place on the counter to cool for 30 minutes then finish cooling in the fridge for 3 hours before slicing.
Topping
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In a bowl, using a pastry cutter or two forks, mix together the topping ingredients, getting in with your hands if needed until it’s like wet sand and clumps together when you squeeze it in your hand.
Recipe Notes
- Cornaby’s Ultra Gel keeps the peach filling thick without tasting starchy. You can sub cornstarch in a pinch, but trust us – Ultra Gel is worth tracking down.
Storage: Cover and store at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Chilling keeps the crumble crisp.
Freezing (baked):
Wrap slices individually (a foodsaver works great!) and freeze for up to 1 month. Or bake in a foil tin, cool completely, wrap well, and freeze for a few months. Defrost in the fridge before serving.
Freezing (unbaked):
Assemble crust and filling only, then freeze. Add crumble before baking. Bake from frozen at 425°F for 45 mins, then 350°F for 30 mins.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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