Fresh Peach Oatmeal Bars with Almond Crumble
These Fresh Peach Oatmeal Bars are so easy to make and are the perfect combination of soft and chewy.
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 75kcal
Equipment
- parchment paper
Ingredients
Base/Topping
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Peach Filling
- 4 large peaches
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper allowing the ends to extend over two of the sides, spray with nonstick spray, and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position an oven rack at the top of the oven.
- In a large bowl, stir together the 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated white sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup sliced almonds, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Add the melted 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Stir until crumbly.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of your baking pan and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown on the edges.
- While the crust is baking, chop the 4 large peaches into 1-inch pieces. In a large bowl coat the peaches with the 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Layer the peaches over the baked crust and top with the remaining crust mixture.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the crust is light golden brown.
- Cool completely then refrigerate for one hour. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars from the pan and cut them into squares.
Notes
Make the crumb base/topping ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator or freezer. You can also double the recipe and keep extra in your freezer for future use.
No fresh peaches? Substitute a good peach jam in place of the fresh peaches or try using thawed frozen or drained canned peaches.
Baking times for all recipes are only suggestions. The actual baking time will vary depending on your oven. It is helpful to know your oven and worth purchasing an inexpensive oven thermometer. Oven temperatures can vary as much as 50 degrees plus or minus.
Refrigerating the bars for at least an hour before cutting ensures easy clean cuts.
Customize these bars by substituting your favorite stone fruit like plums, nectarines, or apricots for the peaches.
Storage: Store the peach bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g