Contemporary lemon juice, heat cardamom, and wealthy vanilla improve the candy flavors of aromatic, ripe contemporary peaches. Apricots, nectarines, and plums all work effectively, too! Discover extra farmers’ market baking inspiration in our July/August 2024 challenge.
Peach Streusel Bars
Makes 9 bars
- 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon (3.75 grams) baking powder
- 1 cup (227 grams) plus 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, divided
- 1⅔ cups (333 grams) granulated sugar*, divided
- 2 teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt, divided
- 1½ teaspoons (6 grams) vanilla extract, divided
- ¼ cup (32 grams) cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon (1.5 grams) floor cardamom
- 5 cups (800 grams) ¼- to ½-inch-chopped contemporary peaches (6 to 7 medium peaches), divided
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) contemporary lemon juice
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9-inch sq. baking pan with heavy-duty foil, letting extra prolong over sides of pan. Flippantly spray foil with cooking spray.
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In a big bowl, whisk collectively flour and baking powder.
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In a medium microwave-safe bowl, warmth 1 cup (227 grams) butter on excessive in 10-second intervals, stirring between every, till melted; whisk in 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar, 1½ teaspoons (4.5 grams) salt, and 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla. Stir butter combination into flour combination till mixed. Reserve ¾ cup (217 grams) dough in a small bowl; crumble. Press remaining dough into backside of ready pan.
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Bake till edges are frivolously browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool barely in pan on a wire rack. Go away oven on.
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In the meantime, in a medium saucepan, whisk collectively cornstarch, cardamom, remaining ⅔ cup (133 grams) sugar, and remaining ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt. Stir in 3 cups (480 grams) peaches, lemon juice, and remaining 3 tablespoons (42 grams) butter till effectively mixed. Prepare dinner over medium warmth, stirring continuously, till bubbles start to type and liquid is thickened, 5 to six minutes.
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Take away from warmth; stir in remaining 2 cups (320 grams) peaches and remaining ½ teaspoon (2 grams) vanilla. Unfold peach combination evenly onto ready crust, urgent thickened liquid between peach items. Sprinkle reserved dough onto peaches.
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Bake till prime is golden brown and filling is bubbly, about 25 minutes, loosely protecting with foil to forestall extra browning, if obligatory. Let cool fully in pan on a wire rack.
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Utilizing extra foil as handles, take away from pan, and lower into bars. Retailer in an hermetic container for as much as 3 days.
