Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, gently toss the sliced peaches with the ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and lemon juice.
- Step 4: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan. Top with the peach mixture, arranging the slices in a slightly overlapping pattern.
- Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the peaches are tender. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover peach bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- For a warm, gooey treat, gently reheat individual bars in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Serve these bars slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of summery indulgence.
- To prevent soggy bars, ensure the peaches are thoroughly drained of excess juice before adding them to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American