Peach Crumb Bars are made with an oatmeal crust and topping and a yummy peach filling.
This delicious and easy to make dessert can be made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches.
Why make peach crumb bars
These peach bars are made with an oatmeal crust topped with a delicious peach filling and a crumb topping. The filling really is a combination between peach cobbler and peach pie. You just can't go wrong there, can you?
The topping is the same as the crust, but it's crumbled over the peach filling. The whole pan is baked until all that peach filling is nice and bubbly and the topping is browned.
I must admit, when fresh peaches hit our area, I seem to be making everything peaches! This summer I've been making peach ice cream, peach cobbler. peach muffins and now these peach bars.
Step by step directions
- Mix flour, oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt and baking powder together
- Add melted butter
- Mix with a spoon until well combine
- Pour half of the oat mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Press mixture down into pan
- Bake for for 15 minutes
- Peel and chop peaches. Combine peaches, corn starch, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl
- Spoon peaches onto crust. Do not use all the juices from the peaches. I used a slotted spoon and got some of the juice, but left the rest behind.
- Crumble remaining oat mixture onto peaches
- Bake for 45-50 minutes
- Allow bars to fully cool before slicing and serving
Recipe tips
- Use old fashioned oats (also called rolled oats) for this recipe. These oats are hearty and will hold their shape.
- Peel your peaches. Some peaches can be peeled raw by just using a paring knife. Others will need to be blanched first and then peeled. Try peeling first and then move to blanching if needed.
- This recipe calls for 5 cups of chopped peaches which is approximately 5 large peaches. If you end up with a bit more than 5 cups, just add them in. The filling doesn't require precise measurements.
- Allow bars to fully cool before cutting and removing from pan.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled, if desired.
Recipe Faqs
You can use either fresh or frozen peaches in this recipe. I've been making these during fresh peach season but it's just as delicious when only frozen peaches are available.
To use frozen peaches, allow peaches to thaw first and then follow recipe directions. You could also use canned peaches for these bars. Just drain the peaches before using.
These bars are best eaten the same day they are baked. The bars become too moist if made too far ahead of time.
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Peach Crumb Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 ½ cup oats (old fashioned or rolled)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (melted)
Filling
- 5 cups peaches (peeled, pitted and chopped)
- 3 Tablespoons corn starch
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°
Crust
- Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt together.1 ½ cups flour, 1 ½ cup oats, ¾ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add butter and stir until combined.1 cup butter
- Place half the crust mixture into a 9 x 13" greased baking dish. Press mixture down so it makes an even crust.
- Bake crust in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.
Filling
- Combine peaches, corn starch, brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.5 cups peaches, 3 Tablespoons corn starch, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Assemble Bars
- Allow baked crust to cool slightly.
- Spoon peaches out and place on top of crust. Don't use all the excess juice from the peaches.
- Crumble remaining crust over the peach filling.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 45-50 minutes.
- Allow bars to fully cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Bars are best eaten on the same day as baked
- Fresh or frozen peaches may be used. If using frozen, allow peaches to thaw before using.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove peach mixture. Some juice added to the bars is okay, but the extra juice should be discarded.
- Use old fashioned oats (also called rolled oats) for this recipe. These oats are hearty and will hold their shape.
- Peel your peaches. Some peaches can be peeled raw by just using a paring knife. Others will need to be blanched first and then peeled. Try removing skin first and then move to blanching if needed.
- This recipe calls for 5 cups of chopped peaches which is approximately 5 large peaches. If you end up with a bit more than 5 cups, just add them in. The filling doesn't require precise measurements.
- Allow bars to fully cool before cutting and removing from pan.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled, if desired.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
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Lacey says
These did not even last twenty four hours and are my new FAVORITE PEACH RECIPE! I forgot to pre bake the bottom crust, but they came out just perfect! Also, the crumble took about 2/3 for the bottom layer and 1/3 for the crumble topping. I definitely plan to make these every year when peaches are in season!
Kathy says
It's one of our favorites too! I think you just discovered a shortcut method! I'll need to give that a try. Thanks for leaving a comment! 🙂
Kelly | Foodtasia says
Kathy, these look so wonderful! I can't get enough peaches this year and that topping is everything!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Love that crumb top and, of course, that peach base! What a delicious summer recipe! Pinned 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I adore my summer peaches Kathy! And these bars look totally amazing! I've got to bake a batch. I love the oats in the crust.
David @ Spiced says
I love a good oat crumble! The flavor is amazing, and it reminds me of Fall thanks to the oats and cinnamon. You know me and peaches, so I'd love to polish off a plate of these bars!
Valentina says
Yum! I will be eating as many peaches as possible until their season ends. And this is one delicious looking recipe to use them. Love it!
Judy says
Yummy
Kathy says
They are pretty delicious!
Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says
All okay for me to make and enjoy the same day - I don't see them lasting longer than that. Truly delicious! 🙂
Kathy says
We didn't have any problem finishing these off quickly!