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Peach Pie Bars

Delicious homemade peach pie bars with a buttery base and crumbly topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust and filling
  • 1 cup butter Chilled for optimal texture
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds warmth and aroma
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract For a unique flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gives structure to the bars
  • 2 cans peach pie filling Adds sweetness and fruity flavor
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Used for the glaze
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream To achieve desired icing consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 15x10 rimmed baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well and scraping down the sides.
  4. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined, forming a soft dough.
Assembly
  1. Take 3 cups of the dough and spread it evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  2. Spread the peach pie filling over the dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the peach filling to create a crumbly topping.
Baking
  1. Bake the bars for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
  2. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before icing.
Glazing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk or cream to achieve a thick icing consistency.
  2. Drizzle the icing over the cooled bars creating beautiful patterns.

Notes

For optimum texture, use chilled butter and ensure eggs are at room temperature before mixing. These bars can be made a day in advance and store well in an airtight container.