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Peach Bars

This easy Peach Bars recipe features a tender, buttery base that's flavored with almond and topped with sweet, juicy peaches. Finished with a drizzle of sweet almond glaze, this is a favorite summer treat!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 199 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bars:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at softened room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
Peach filling:
  • 5 cups peeled and thinly-sliced, fresh ripe & juicy peaches (from about 4 to 5 large peaches)
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cardamom
Almond glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cream
  • ½ teaspoon pure almond extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 13'' x 18" rimmed sheet pan with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
Bars:
  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, incorporating well after each addition.
  3. Add vanilla and almond extracts, and mix just to combine.
  4. Slowly add flour and salt, and mix until just incorporated.
  5. Spread ¾ of the bars dough into prepared pan in an even layer.
Peach filling:
  1. In a medium bowl, fold together the peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  2. Add peach filling over the bars dough in an even layer.
  3. Using a teaspoon, drop the remaining ¼ of the bars dough over the peach layer, for a cobbler-like appearance.
  4. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
Almond glaze:
  1. Stir together powdered sugar, cream, and almond extract until completely smooth. To thicken, add a little bit of powdered sugar. To thin, add a little bit of water. Drizzle glaze over the bars while the bars are still just slightly warm.
  2. Allow bars and glaze to cool completely. Then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Adapted from a favorite childhood recipe, Mom’s cherry squares.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 199kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 66mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 29g (58%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 199kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 29g 58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.