Brown Butter Peach Bars
These Brown Butter Peach Bars are a cozy peach dessert bar made with rich browned butter, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and a sweet peach filling layered between a buttery crust and crumbly streusel topping.
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They’re great for family gatherings, backyard BBQs, potlucks, brunch, and make-ahead desserts for parties. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or alongside a warm cup of coffee or iced peach tea.
If you are making this dessert for summer parties, it’s great with Fresh Raspberry Lemon Bars and Key Lime Cheesecake Pie Bars
How to Make Brown Butter Peach Bars
Ingredients you’ll need for the crust and streusel
Ingredients you’ll need for the peach filling
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Drain your canned peaches and mash them into small, juicy chunks. Then, cook them down with lemon juice and sugar, stirring occasionally, until they become syrupy.
3. Now, the magic begins. Brown two sticks of butter over medium heat until it smells nutty and develops a gorgeous golden hue. Pro tip: keep an eye on it, as brown butter can go from perfect to burnt in seconds!
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together your browned butter, brown sugar, spices, and salt. Stir in the flour to create a crumbly dough that doubles as your crust and streusel topping.
5. Press three-quarters of the dough firmly into your baking dish to form the crust.
6. Spread the luscious peach filling evenly on top, then crumble the remaining dough over the peaches for that signature streusel look.
7. Pop the dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and your kitchen smells like heaven. Let the bars cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Watch the brown butter closely. Brown butter adds an amazing nutty flavor to these bars, but it can burn quickly. Stir constantly and remove it from the heat as soon as it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
- If you’re using canned peaches, make sure to drain them thoroughly before mashing. Too much liquid can make the bars soggy instead of perfectly set.
- Let the peach filling cook down. Simmering the peaches with sugar and lemon juice helps thicken the filling and intensifies the flavor so it doesn’t turn watery while baking.
- When pressing the crust into the pan, make sure it’s packed down evenly so the bars hold together nicely after baking.
- Let the bars cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This helps the filling set so you get clean, neat bars instead of a crumbly mess.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal. Lining the pan with parchment makes it much easier to lift the bars out and slice them cleanly.
- Store leftovers properly. Keep the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They’re delicious cold, but you can also warm them slightly for that fresh-baked taste.
Brown Butter Peach Bars
Ingredients
For the Crust and Streusel
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, browned
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
For the Peach Filling
- 1 can sliced peaches, mashed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Drain your canned peaches and mash them into small, juicy chunks. Then, cook them down with lemon juice and sugar, stirring occasionally, until they become syrupy.
- Now, the magic begins. Brown two sticks of butter over medium heat until it smells nutty and develops a gorgeous golden hue. Pro tip: keep an eye on it, as brown butter can go from perfect to burnt in seconds!
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together your browned butter, brown sugar, spices, and salt. Stir in the flour to create a crumbly dough that doubles as your crust and streusel topping.
- Press three-quarters of the dough firmly into your baking dish to form the crust.
- Spread the luscious peach filling evenly on top, then crumble the remaining dough over the peaches for that signature streusel look.
- Pop the dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and your kitchen smells like heaven. Let the bars cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
