Brown Butter Peach Bars are an irresistible dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds. They combine the nutty richness of brown butter with the natural sweetness of peaches, resulting in a tantalizing flavor experience.
These Brown Butter Peach Bars are not your average dessert. With its irresistible combination of brown butter and juicy peaches, these bars are the perfect summer treat. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a sweet indulgence, our crumbly peach bars are sure to satisfy.
If you’re looking for more peach flavored recipes, try these Peach Cobbler Cookies, Summer Peach Cake and Instant Pot Peach Cobbler.
Why We Love This Easy Peach Dessert with Crumb Topping Recipe
From their simplicity and easy ingredient list to their appeal as a family friendly treat, these peach bars have become a beloved favorite. Let us share what makes this dessert stand out and why it deserves a special place in your recipe book.
- Easy Ingredients: Made with simple pantry staples, you can whip up these brown butter peach bars in no time it is such a good recipe.
- Family Friendly: These fruity bars are a hit with kids and adults alike, making them a perfect treat for the whole family. Perfect for peach season or any time you want peach pie but it is so much easier.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Enjoy these bars as a tasty snack on the go or as a delightful dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredient Notes for Best Peach Dessert
- Peaches: Peaches are the star ingredient, providing a juicy and sweet flavor for the sweet peach filling for these bars. Use canned peaches they will work perfectly for the peach filling in this great recipe. You can make a fresh peach crumb bar too.
- Sugar: The sugar adds sweetness to the bars and enhances the natural flavors of the peaches.
- Flour: Flour is the base ingredient that gives structure to the bars and helps them hold their shape. Use all-purpose flour for best results for these delicious bars.
- Cinnamon: A touch of cinnamon adds warmth and flavor when you make these bars, complementing the sweetness of the peaches for this wonderful recipe.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions to Make Peach Bars Recipe
Easily adapt your brown butter crumbly peach bars to your dietary needs with these amazing variations.
- Sugar Free Peaches: If you’re watching your sugar intake, opt for sugar-free canned peaches as a substitute for these homemade peach crumb bars recipe.
- Sugar Substitute: Instead of regular sugar, try using a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Nuts: Crushed almonds on top are a great finish on top of the bars for when you make this recipe or add a little almond extract.
How to Make Peach Crumb Bars Recipe
These are the basic steps for making peach crisp bars. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Prepare Oven, Baking Dish, and Peaches
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, add in the drained peach slices and mash into small pieces. Then drain peaches again from any excess juice.
Step 2: Cook Peach Mixture and Brown Butter
Next, place the mashed peaches into a saucepan over medium heat. Then add the lemon juice and sugar. Cook for 15 minutes while stirring often. Peaches should cook down and a syrup will form. In a separate saucepan, add the butter. Next, cook the butter over medium heat until brown and nutty.
Step 3: Form Dough for Crust and Crumble Topping.
In a large bowl, add the brown butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a whisk to combine ingredients together. Add in the flour and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Step 4: Form Crust, Peach Layer and Crumble Top
Pour most of the dough into the prepared baking dish. Press down on the dough to create a crust. Add nutmeg and cinnamon to the cooked peaches and mix. Pour the peaches onto the crust and spread into an even layer. Top of the peach mixture with the rest of the dough on top to create a crumble mixture topping.
Step 5: Finish Bars and Bake
Finally, place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Lastly, let the peach bars cool for about 30 minutes before cutting into them into bar form.
Recipe FAQs for Homemade Peach Crumb Bars
Expert Tips for Making Peach Crumble Bars Recipe
These tips will elevate your brown butter peach crumb bars and provide you with different options for customization and serving. Whether you choose to drizzle them with icing or use peach jam, each variation will bring a unique twist to this already delicious wonderful peach recipe.
- Drizzle with Icing: For an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal, drizzle the cooled peach bars with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Peach Jam: Using a peach jam will intensify the flavor and provide a burst of concentrated fruitiness in every bite. Simply heat the jam slightly to make it more spreadable, and then distribute it evenly over the crust.
- Top with Ice Cream: Serve these delicious peach bars warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. The warm bars and the cold ice cream create a delightful contrast in temperature and texture, making each bite a heavenly experience.
What to Serve with Brown Butter Peach Bars
Brown Butter Peach Bars
Ingredients
Brown Butter Crust
- 2 sticks Unsalted butter, browned
- ⅔ cup Brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 ½ cups All purpose flour
Peach Filling
- 1 can Sliced peaches, mashed
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons White granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
Instructions
- Before you begin, make sure the oven is heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Transfer the peaches that have been drained into a mixing bowl and proceed to mash the slices into smaller pieces.
- Remove any excess juice from the peaches and transfer them to a saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the lemon juice and sugar.
- Allow them to cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches begin to break down and a syrupy consistency is achieved.
- As the peaches cook, add 2 sticks of butter into a separate saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter has turned brown and nutty.
- Whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the flour to the mixture and stir until a dough with a crumbly texture is formed.
- Put 3/4 of the dough into the baking dish that has been prepared. Use your hands to shape it into the base of the pan, which will serve as the crust for the bars.
- Mix together nutmeg and cinnamon after removing the peaches from the heat.
- Spread the cooked peaches evenly over the brown butter crust.
- Use the remaining crumbly dough to create a streusel topping by lightly crumbling it over the layer of peaches.
- Place in the oven and bake until the streusel turns golden brown, which should take approximately 45 minutes.
- Allow to cool for a minimum of 30 minutes before taking out from the baking dish and slicing into 9 squares.
Expert Tips
- Drizzle with Icing: For an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal, drizzle the cooled peach bars with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Peach Jam: Using a peach jam will intensify the peach flavor and provide a burst of concentrated fruitiness in every bite. Simply heat the peach jam slightly to make it more spreadable, and then distribute it evenly over the crust.
- Top with Ice Cream: Serve these bars warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. The warm bars and the cold ice cream create a delightful contrast in temperature and texture, making each bite a heavenly experience.
