Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars
- By Amy Dong
- Updated Jul. 30, 2024
These Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars are bursting with juicy, fresh fruit cooked to perfection. The filling sits on top of a buttery crust all covered with a crunchy, crumbly topping.
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Why This Recipe Stands Out
It’s that time of year when the best fruits ripen, and these Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars are the perfect dessert:
- Perfect Use of Fruit: These bars help us avoid wasting any fruit that’s ripening faster than we can eat it. In fact, slightly overripe fruit is perfect for this recipe.
- Great for Potlucks: Dessert Bar Recipes are our go-to potluck treat to pass around and these Crumb Bars are no exception!
- The Buttery Crust: Nothing beats the homemade buttery crust in this recipe. It reminds us of our favorite flaky butter crust that we use in our Apple Pie Recipe.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars make the perfect prep-ahead recipe that can easily double as a breakfast. They freeze wonderfully!
Key Recipe Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- Salted Butter – Very cold butter makes for the flakiest, melt-in-your-mouth crust.
- Granulated Sugar – Plain sugar is all that’s needed to sweeten the crust perfectly.
- Egg – The egg helps hold the crust together and gives it the perfect golden tint.
Filling Ingredients
- Peaches – Peeled and sliced peaches cook into the perfect soft, caramelly center.
- Blueberries – Fresh blueberries add splashes of bright purple to these bars making them not only delicious, but beautiful.
- Lemon Juice – A little bit of lemon juice provides the perfect touch of acidity to balance the sweetness of the fruit.
- Spices – Cinnamon and nutmeg bring warm, earthy flavors that balance the light, fresh flavors.
Topping Ingredients
- Brown Sugar – Brown sugar melts over top of these bars creating the perfect ooey-gooey, caramelly topping.
- Pecans – Chopped pecans toast in the oven bringing a bit of nutty crunch to Peach Blueberry Bars.
Substitutions And Variations
Check out our favorite variations for Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars:
- Omit the Peaches: Just want berries? No problem! Simply omit the peaches in this recipe and take some inspiration from our Very Berry Bars recipe.
- Swap the Fruit: Any stone fruit will work amazingly with this recipe. Try using nectarines, plums, or cherries. Apples also work wonderfully if you’re making these in the fall. Check out our recipe for Winning Apple Pie Bars.
- Serve á la mode: Serve Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars with a scoop of Easy Vanilla Ice Cream and a dollop of Stabilized Whipped Cream for a spectacular summer dessert.
Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients for crust. Then cut in cold butter and mix in beaten egg.
- Press half of dough into bottom of pan and let chill in fridge.
- Mix other half of dough with brown sugar and pecans to make crumble. Chill.
- In a bowl, mix peaches with lemon juice. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk dry filling ingredients. Fold together with peaches.
- Spread peaches mixture over chilled crust and top with blueberries. Top with crumble.
- Bake at 375F for 45-60 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.
How To Prep Ahead
These scrumptious crumb bars make the perfect prep-ahead breakfast or dessert. Here’s how we prepare them in advance:
- Make Dough in Advance: The crust for this recipe can be made in advance and wrapped airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prepare Fruit: Feel free to peel and slice the peaches the night before and place them in the fridge until ready to use. You can also wash and dry your blueberries in advance to save time on baking day.
- Assemble Crumb Bars: You can actually fully assemble Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars the night before and bake them the next morning with no fuss.
Commonly Asked Questions
How long do Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars last?
Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They also freeze super well! Crumb bars will stay fresh for months in the freezer. We like wrapping the squares individually for easy thawing.
Can I make these gluten-free?
These bars should work just fine gluten-free if you replace the all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Can I use frozen berries for this recipe?
Yes! While we prefer fresh berries, you can definitely still use frozen if that’s all you have on hand. Use them frozen; do not thaw. Baking may take longer when using frozen berries.
How can I tell when my crumb bars are done?
You’ll know your crumb bars are done when the crumble turns golden and the filling starts to bubble on the edges. It should take 45-60 minutes.
Can I use other kinds of fruit in this recipe?
Absolutely! These crumb bars work amazingly with most any kind of fruit and berry.
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Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars
These Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars are bursting with juicy, fresh fruit cooked to perfection. The filling sits on top of a buttery crust all covered with a crunchy, crumbly topping.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp table salt
- 1 cup salted butter, cold
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
For the Filling:
- 7 cups peaches, peeled and sliced (about 8 large ones)
- 1 pint fresh blueberries, washed and dried
- 2 TB lemon juice
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp table salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
For the Topping:
- 4 TB packed brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F, with rack on middle position. Generously grease a 9×13 inch pan, and set aside.
- For the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter. Add the lightly beaten egg. Dough will be moist and crumbly, like clumpy wet sand. Firmly press half of the dough into well-greased pan. Place in fridge while you make topping.
- For the Topping: Add 4 TB brown sugar and 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the remaining half of the dough. Mix together by hand. Place in fridge while you make filling.
- For the Filling: In a large bowl, combine peaches and lemon juice. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently fold flour mixture together with the peaches.
- Spread peach mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Sprinkle blueberries over the peaches. Crumble the chilled topping over the filling.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until top is golden brown. If top is getting too browned, you can cover loosely with foil for awhile during baking. If it is not browned enough, finish baking on upper middle rack.
- Cool completely on wire rack. Chill in fridge, uncovered until ready to cut and serve. It will be easier to cut when chilled.
- Serve with fresh whipped cream, ice cream, or a good cup of coffee.
Notes
- Keep and eye on the crumb bars as they bake. If the top is getting too brown, you may need to tent some foil on top to allow the center to keep cooking without the top getting too crisp.
- Make sure to let bars cool completely before cutting. It’s worth the wait!
- Serve Peach Blueberry Crumb Bars with a scoop of Easy Vanilla Ice Cream and dollop of Stabilized Whipped Cream.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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Source: Chew Out Loud, adapted from Brown Eyed Baker