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Cozy Southern Peach Crumble Bars Easy Homemade Oat Streusel Recipe

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These Cozy Southern Peach Crumble Bars feature a golden, crumbly oat streusel topping with a sweet-tart peach filling, perfect for a rustic and comforting dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (225g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 5 medium peaches)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  3. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Do not overwork.
  4. Set aside about 1 1/2 cups of this mixture for the topping. Press the remaining streusel mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  5. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced peaches with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and optional 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  6. Spread the peach filling evenly over the crust, draining any excess juice to avoid sogginess.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved streusel topping evenly over the peaches.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least two hours or overnight for best results.
  10. Cut into bars using a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts. Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure crumbly streusel texture. Do not overmix streusel to avoid tough crust. Use ripe but firm peaches and add extra cornstarch if peaches are very juicy. Let bars cool completely before cutting to prevent soggy filling. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.

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