Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • zest from 1/2 lemon
  • 6 cups sliced peaches
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • juice from one lemon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • zest from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup (cold) unsalted butter, cubed

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cookie Layer: In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in egg until combined, followed by 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and zest from half of lemon. Press into thin layer into bottom of prepared pan.
  • Peach Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, and juice from one lemon. Pour over crust.
  • Crumb Topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and zest from 1/2 lemon. Cut in the 1/2 cup of cold butter with a pastry blender or two knifes until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over peaches.
  • Bake bars for 45 minutes or until golden brown.