Description
Experience the taste of summer with these Fresh Peach Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Bars. Bursting with juicy peaches and a hint of vanilla, these bars are an irresistible treat perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a cozy night at home. In just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll create a tender dessert that can be easily customized to include your favorite fruits. Enjoy them warm from the oven or chilled for a refreshing option that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 5 large peaches (peeled and diced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (more or less for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or adjust based on your baking pan).
- Combine the base ingredients (sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon) in a bowl and mix in cold butter until crumbly. Press into a greased baking pan.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, sugar for filling, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Gently fold in diced peaches.
- Pour peach mixture over the base and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice and almond extract; add milk to reach desired consistency.
- Allow bars to cool before cutting and drizzling with glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg