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Peach Pie Bars
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Peach Pie Bars

Peach pie bars are an easy alternative to making a pie. These ones can use either fresh or canned peaches with delicious results.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 24
Author: Carissa Serink

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds peaches (about 4 large)
  • 1 ½ cups plus 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, (2 sticks)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Glaze

  • 3 Tablespoons milk or half and half
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (or more as needed)

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminium foil. Cut peaches in half and remove pit. Place peaches, cut side up on baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip peaches over and bake for 15 more minutes. Remove from oven and cool until you are able to handle them. Remove skin if desired. Cut into ¼ to ½ inch slices.
  • Adjust oven temperature to 350°F and line a 9x11" baking pan with foil and grease with butter or oil. While peaches are roasting and cooling, begin making the batter for the crust and topping. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until fluffy. Add in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla and almond extracts. Turn mixer to low speed and add flour mixture, a little bit at a time. Mix until well blended. Batter will be soft.
  • Pour about half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread with a spatula. Place sliced peaches in lines evenly over the batter. Top the sliced peaches with dollops of the remaining batter (it will spread as it bakes). Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown on top. Cool bars to room temperature before glazing.

Glaze

  • Pour milk, vanilla and almond extracts into a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until you reach desired consistency. Allow glaze to harden (about 1 hour) before slicing.