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Peach Jam Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these ooey, gooey fantastic #cookies are filled with #PeachJam & fresh #peaches. They also have a #streusel topping. They're rich, decadent & heavenly! Terrific #dessert for #tailgating parties, potlucks, backyard BBQs or for the summer #holidays when peaches are in season. #PeachJamBars #PeachDessert #PeachJamDessert #HolidayDessert

Peach Jam Bars

Teresa Ambra
Tasty cookie-type bars made with a crust layer, a peach jam layer, a fresh peach layer, and a streusel topping. These luscious cookies are terrific for tailgating parties, potlucks, backyard barbecues and the summer holidays when peaches are in season.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 24
Calories 202 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 sharp knife to cut and pare peaches
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

CRUST:

  • 3 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour Bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • dash nutmeg
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter melted (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

JAM FILLING:

  • 1 cup peach jam or preserves
  • 3 cups peaches peeled and finely diced
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar

Instructions
 

CRUST:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray a 9x13” glass baking dish heavily with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a mixing bowl.
  • Add ½ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Whisk to incorporate.
  • Add flour and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups of dough for topping; press remaining mixture into the bottom of prepared baking dish.

JAM FILLING:

  • Place jam in a small bowl and microwave about 30-40 seconds to heat and softly melt the jelly.
  • Spread jam over bottom layer.
  • Arrange peaches over top of the jam and sprinkle with 2 tbsp. granulated sugar.
  • Sprinkle the reserved topping over the peach filling and bake for 30-45 minutes, or until golden.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

NOTE: I recommend freezing or refrigerating the bars before cutting.
 
Recipe adapted from Tutti-Dolce.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cookie, dessert, peach dessert, peaches
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