Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Better Than Takeout
Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Golden, buttery, and bursting with fresh peach and raspberry flavors. Better than takeout and perfect for summer cookouts! After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the bars from getting soggy. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken and Mouthwatering Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes.
Why This Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, crispy topping
- Bursting with fresh peach and raspberry flavors
- Easy to make and better than takeout
- Perfect for summer cookouts and potlucks
What You'll Need for Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Fresh peaches
- Raspberries
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: Ice cream or whipped cream for serving
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Fresh peaches: You can substitute with frozen or canned peaches in a pinch.
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How to Make Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Better Than Takeout
- Prepare the crust and topping: In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 8×8 pan. Mix in raspberries and pour peach mixture over the top. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over the fruit.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let cool before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overmix the crumb topping. It should be crumbly, not doughy.
- Pro tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Pro tip: To prevent a soggy bottom, make sure your peaches are not too ripe and don't overbake the bars.
Storing & Reheating Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the crumb mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Better Than Takeout
Freeze unbaked bars for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful not to overheat and make the bars soggy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a lower sugar version, reduce the granulated sugar to 1/2 cup and the brown sugar to 1/4 cup.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the raspberries with blueberries or blackberries.
- Make-ahead: These bars can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13 pan.
- Troubleshooting: If your bars are still soggy, try draining your canned peaches or using less fresh peach juice.
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Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh peaches
- Raspberries
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract
Seasonings
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the crust and topping: In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 8×8 pan. Mix in raspberries and pour peach mixture over the top. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over the fruit.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a lower sugar version, reduce the granulated sugar to 1/2 cup and the brown sugar to 1/4 cup.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the raspberries with blueberries or blackberries.
- Make-ahead: These bars can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13 pan.
- Troubleshooting: If your bars are still soggy, try draining your canned peaches or using less fresh peach juice.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze unbaked bars for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful not to overheat and make the bars soggy.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the crumb mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen peaches. Thaw them first and drain excess juice to prevent a soggy bottom.
Your peaches may have released too much juice. Try draining them or using less peach juice.
Yes, you can freeze unbaked bars for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
No, these bars are best baked in the oven. The air fryer may not cook the center thoroughly.
You can substitute the raspberries with blueberries or blackberries.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
