I love simple fruit desserts, especially when they feature fresh peaches. Today, I’m sharing two fantastic peach recipes that are easy to make and perfect for any time you want something sweet.
Whether you like a classic peach crumble or handy peach bars, these recipes use everyday ingredients and bring so much flavor. You’ll find yourself making them again and again for easy fruit desserts.
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Easy Peach Crumble Bars Recipe
These peach crumble bars are perfect for a quick snack or a potluck. They’re simple to make and really capture the sweet taste of peaches in every bite.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Peach Bars
- Cold Butter: Keep your butter very cold when making the crumble and crust. This helps create a flaky, tender texture for the bars.
- Fresh or Frozen Peaches: You can use fresh peaches when they are in season, or easily swap them for frozen sliced peaches. If using frozen, let them thaw and drain well.
What You Need for Peach Crumble Bars
- **For the Crust & Crumble Topping:**
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
- **For the Peach Filling:**
- 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
⏱️ Time: 50 minutes🍽️ Yields: 12 bars
How to Make Peach Crumble Bars
Step 1: Make the Crumble Mixture
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use your fingertips or a pastry blender to mix until crumbly. Press about two-thirds of this mixture evenly into an 8×8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare and Bake the Bars
In another bowl, gently mix the sliced peaches with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Spread this peach mixture over the crust in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining crumble topping over the peaches. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
📝 Final Note
For the best slices, make sure the bars are fully cooled before cutting. You can store leftover peach crumble bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Easy Strawberry Peach Crumble Recipe
This classic strawberry peach crumble is warm, juicy, and comforting. It’s a wonderful dessert that brings together two favorite summer fruits simply and sweetly.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Strawberry Peach Crumble
- Ripe Fruit is Best: Choose ripe peaches and strawberries for the best flavor in your crumble. They will be sweeter and more fragrant.
- Don’t Skip Lemon Juice: A little lemon juice brightens the fruit flavors and prevents the crumble from tasting too sweet. It makes a big difference.
What You Need for Strawberry Peach Crumble
- **For the Fruit Filling:**
- 3 cups sliced fresh peaches
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- **For the Crumble Topping:**
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
⏱️ Time: 45 minutes🍽️ Yields: 6-8 servings
How to Make Strawberry Peach Crumble
Step 1: Prep the Fruit and Topping
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, gently mix the peaches, strawberries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Pour this fruit mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Pour in the melted butter and stir until moist and crumbly.
Step 2: Assemble and Bake the Crumble
Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit in the baking dish. Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips, and bake for 35-40 minutes. The crumble is ready when the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly and tender. Let it cool for a bit before serving.
📝 Final Note
This crumble is best served warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
