Description
These Easy Peach Cobbler Bars combine a sweet peach filling with a buttery, crumbly cobbler dough for a delicious dessert that's perfect for summer. With a simple step-by-step process and an irresistible blend of flavors, these bars offer a delightful twist on traditional peach cobbler, baked to golden perfection and cut into perfect portions.
Ingredients
Peach Filling
- 600 g (4 cups) Fresh peaches, sliced
- 100 g (1/2 cup) Sugar
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) Cornstarch
Cobbler Dough
- 130 g (1 cup) All-purpose flour
- 100 g (1/2 cup) Sugar
- 5 g (1 tsp) Baking powder
- 3 g (1/2 tsp) Salt
- 115 g (1/2 cup) Unsalted butter, melted
- 50 g (1 large) Egg, beaten
- 5 g (1 tsp) Vanilla extract
- 2 g (1/2 tsp) Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Peach Filling: In a large bowl, gently combine sliced peaches, 100 g sugar, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to macerate.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Dough: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 100 g sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, stir melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make Cobbler Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and mix with a fork until a crumbly, sandy dough forms; avoid overmixing to keep texture light.
- Form Dough Base: Press half of the dough firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a solid crust layer.
- Add Filling: Spread the peach filling evenly over the dough base, making sure it’s distributed uniformly.
- Top with Remaining Dough: Sprinkle the remaining dough crumble evenly over the peach layer. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon on top for extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set properly.
- Serve: Cut into 12 even bars and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Letting the peach mixture sit before baking allows the juice to thicken slightly, preventing a soggy crust.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the peach filling for enhanced flavor.
- These bars can be enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or cooled for a more solid texture.
