Peach Pie Bars
Peach Pie Bars! The perfect way to enjoy ripe peaches. Vegan and easily gluten-free.
I know it’s been a little dessert-heavy over here lately. I just can’t help it. The abundance of fresh summer fruit has made me crave cobblers, crisps, ice cream, pie and more.
So, here we are again. Peach pie bars! For those of us who love the idea of peach pie but don’t want to spend an hour in the kitchen making said pie. Easy, fuss-free, handheld. I like to think of these as my millennial bars. For my friends who are daunted by the task of rolling dough and making pie, but still want a yummy, produce heavy dessert. These are for you.
A tender oat and pecan crust bursting with fresh, juicy peaches. I can’t get enough of peaches this time of year; that perfect moment when you bite into one and the juices can’t help but roll down your chin and your arm. When you need a napkin (or a bath) after eating your peaches, it’s time to make these bars.
These peach pie bars are the perfect example of this. They are delicious because the peaches are delicious, you know? Making them with un-ripe peaches or out-of-season peaches changes the bar entirely.
I won’t claim that these bars are necessarily healthy. Sure, they have a bit of rolled oats and fruit in them, but they are a pie first and foremost. Also, that’s OK. While I love creating healthier versions of my favorite foods, there’s a time and a place for enjoying the real thing without any guilt or consequence.
Eat one, eat two. Savor every last bite of summer.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #delishknowledge . I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking!
Peach Pie Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour, can use a mix of whole-wheat
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 7 tablespoons vegan butter, I love Earth Balance sticks
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 4 peaches, chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 8×8″ baking dish with cooking spray or overlapping parchment paper for easy removal.
- Whisk together 1 cup flour, rolled oats, cane sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in the base of a food processor fitted with a dough blade or a large bowl.
- Add in the butter, one tablespoon at a time, either pulsing the butter into the food processor or cut the butter into the dough using a dough cutter until crumbly.
- Add in the water and pulse or stir until the dough comes together.
- Remove 3/4 cup of the dough and set aside.
- Press the rest of the dough into the prepared pan.
- Stir together the chopped peaches, remaining 3 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch, nutmeg and brown sugar until well combined.
- Pour on the prepared crust in a single layer.
- Mix together the remaining dough with chopped pecans and sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely. The bars need to cool completely for the filling to set.
- Slice into 12 bars and serve.