Fresh Peach Pie Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375º. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with non-stick foil.

Step 2

Make the crust by combining ¾ cup flour, powdered sugar, salt, and 6 tablespoons of butter. Cut butter into dry ingredients till the butter is the size of small peas (may use a pastry blender or even a food processor).

Step 3

Sprinkle the mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan. Press into an even layer using your hands.

Step 4

Bake for 10-12 minutes or till just starting to brown.

Step 5

When the crust is baked, spread preserves over the top. Set aside.

Step 6

Gently mix the peach slices with lemon juice. Toss the peaches with the flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 7

Make the streusel topping by mixing the remainder of the butter, flour, and brown sugar using a pastry blender or food processor just till combined and crumbly.

Step 8

Arrange the peach slices, overlapping slightly if needed, in a single layer across the jam. Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon of sugar. Sprinkle evenly with the streusel topping.

Step 9

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.

Step 10

This recipe can easily be doubled and baked in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Baking times remain the same.