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Brown Butter Peach Cobbler Bars

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These Brown Butter Peach Cobbler Bars feature a rich, nutty brown butter crust and crumble with a tender, juicy peach filling, creating a simple yet irresistible summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 225g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed (110g) light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 5 medium peaches), peeled if preferred (can substitute frozen, thawed and drained)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as it melts, then foams, then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat promptly to avoid burning. Let cool slightly.
  2. Make the crust and crumble: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (110g) light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt. Pour in the browned butter and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until crumbly dough forms. It should hold together when pressed but still be crumbly.
  3. Prepare the peach filling: In a separate bowl, combine 4 cups sliced peaches, ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  4. Assemble the bars: Press about two-thirds of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the greased 9×13-inch pan. It will be thick and slightly crumbly—press firmly to form a base. Spread the peach filling evenly over the crust.
  5. Add the crumble topping: Sprinkle the remaining dough mixture evenly over the peaches. Don’t press down—leave it crumbly for that perfect buttery crunch.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the peach filling is bubbling. Check at 35 minutes to avoid over-browning; if the topping is browning too fast, loosely tent with foil.
  7. Cool and slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack (about 1 hour) so the filling sets. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. If filling is too runny, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch next time. Do not skip the cooling step to allow filling to set and bars to cut neatly. Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.

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Keywords: brown butter, peach cobbler bars, crumble dessert, summer dessert, easy peach recipe, homemade bars, fruit bars

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