Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars — Better Than Takeout
Easy, crispy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars — better than takeout! After making these many times, I discovered the trick to a golden, buttery crust that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Lion Pancakes and Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza.
Why This Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars — Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, buttery crust
- Tangy peach raspberry filling
- Easy to make, better than takeout
- Perfect for summer cookouts
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.
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Peaches
- Raspberries
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Optional: Vanilla ice cream
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Fresh berries
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Peaches: You can use fresh or frozen peaches for this recipe.
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How to Make Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars — Better Than Takeout
- Prepare the crust: Combine flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Press half into a pan, bake, then mix in fruit and crumble the rest on top.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Let cool, slice, and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars — Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overmix the crust. It should be crumbly, not doughy. If it's too dry, add a bit more butter.
- Pro tip: For a shortcut, use store-bought pie crust for the base.
- Pro tip: Add a pinch of salt to the fruit filling to balance the sweetness.
- Pro tip: For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
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 crust and fruit filling a day ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
Freezing Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars — Better Than Takeout
Freeze baked and cooled bars for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. The texture may be softer.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a lower sugar version, use a combination of granulated and honey or maple syrup.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the peaches with apples or pears.
- Make-ahead: These bars can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If the crust is too crumbly to press into the pan, add a bit more butter or a splash of milk.
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Easy Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars — Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Peaches
- Raspberries
- Eggs
Seasonings
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
Optional Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Press half into a pan, bake, then mix in fruit and crumble the rest on top.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Let cool, slice, and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a lower sugar version, use a combination of granulated and honey or maple syrup.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the peaches with apples or pears.
- Make-ahead: These bars can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If the crust is too crumbly to press into the pan, add a bit more butter or a splash of milk.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled bars for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. The texture may be softer.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the crust and fruit filling a day ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- 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 liquid before using.
You may have overmixed the crust or not added enough butter. Next time, be careful not to overmix and ensure you've added enough butter.
No, these bars are best baked in the oven. The air fryer may not cook them evenly.
Yes, you can make the crust and fruit filling ahead and assemble before baking. You can also freeze baked and cooled bars for up to 3 months.
Your bars may not be set if they haven't baked long enough. Bake them for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden.
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!
