Peach Crumble Bars with Honey – The Sweet Taste of Summer in Every Bite!
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Today, I’m giving you something special: Peach Crumble Bars with Honey. They’re buttery, tender, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet. With a crumbly top and a gooey peach center, they are anything but boring!!
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Why You'll Fall in Love with These Peach Crumble Bars
What Are Peach Crumble Bars?
They’re the perfect hybrid between a pie and a cookie. A buttery shortbread-like base, a juicy peach-honey filling, and a sweet, crumbly topping. Portable, sliceable, and begging to be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Reasons to Love This Recipe
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Uses fresh or frozen peaches—so you can make it year-round!
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Made with pantry staples.
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No fancy equipment needed.
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Freezer-friendly for long-lasting treats.
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Kid-approved and picnic-perfect!
The Flavor? Out of This World.
The balance of ripe peach flavor with floral honey and warm vanilla is, simply put, magic. The crust is rich and tender, the filling juicy and fragrant, and that crumble topping? You’ll be stealing pieces before it even hits the oven.
Benefits of Making These Bars
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✅ Great way to use up ripe peaches.
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✅ Honey gives a refined sugar alternative twist.
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✅ Crowd-pleaser for brunches, potlucks, or lazy Sundays.
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✅ Easy to cut into neat squares—hello, Instagram-worthy snacks!
Ingredients You'll Need
For the Crust & Crumble:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
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3 cups diced fresh peaches (peeled) or thawed frozen peaches
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⅓ cup honey
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tsp cornstarch
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½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, but lovely)
Tools You’ll Need
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Mixing bowls
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Pastry cutter or food processor (or good ol’ hands!)
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9x13 inch baking pan
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Parchment paper
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Spatula and knife for serving
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions
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No honey? Use maple syrup or agave.
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Want extra texture? Add ¼ cup chopped pecans or oats to the topping.
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Too sweet? Add a pinch of sea salt over the top before baking.
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Gluten-free? Sub with a good 1:1 GF flour blend.
How to Make Peach Crumble Bars with Honey
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Prep Your Pan
Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment and lightly grease it. -
Make the Crust & Crumble
Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in vanilla. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the pan to form the crust. Set aside remaining dough for the topping. -
Make the Peach Filling
In a saucepan, combine peaches, honey, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until thick and syrupy, about 6–8 minutes. Let cool slightly. -
Assemble
Pour the peach mixture over the crust. Crumble the reserved dough evenly over the top. -
Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling at the edges. -
Cool & Slice
Let them cool completely before slicing into bars (this is the hard part—I know!).
What to Serve With These Bars
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Vanilla bean ice cream 🍨
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Fresh whipped cream
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A drizzle of extra honey and some chopped fresh mint
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Cup of iced herbal tea or peach lemonade
Tips for Perfect Crumble Bars
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Chill the dough briefly before baking for a more defined crumble.
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Use ripe but firm peaches—too soft and they’ll turn mushy.
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Always let them cool fully before slicing for clean, gorgeous edges.
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Want to impress? Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Storage Instructions
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Room Temp: 2 days in an airtight container.
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Fridge: Up to 5 days.
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Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
General Info
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Yield: 16 bars
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Bake Time: 40 minutes
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Cooling Time: 1 hour
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use canned peaches?
Yes! Just drain them well and chop. Skip the cooking step and go straight to layering.
Can I double this recipe?
Absolutely. Use a large sheet pan and adjust bake time slightly.
Do these bars travel well?
Perfectly! Just be sure they’ve cooled completely before packing.
Conclusion
If sunshine had a flavor, these Peach Crumble Bars with Honey would be it. They’re cozy, golden, and full of the joy that summer fruit brings. Simple to make, even easier to love—and the kind of treat that brings everyone to the table.
You deserve a dessert this delightful. Give them a try and let me know what you think!
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Nutritional Info (Per Bar – Approximate)
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Calories: 220
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Fat: 10g
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Carbs: 32g
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Sugar: 18g
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Protein: 2g