Description
Gluten Free Peach Crumble Bars combine fresh peaches with a buttery lemon shortbread base. Easy to make, gluten and egg free—try them today!
Ingredients
For the Gluten-Free Lemon Shortbread:
125 g (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp) caster or granulated sugar
Zest of 2 organic unwaxed lemons
140 g (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
300 g (2 1/2 cups) gluten-free plain flour blend (e.g., Doves Farm Freee)
3/4 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend includes it)
1/2 tsp salt
For the Peach Filling:
5 medium fresh peaches (about 750g), firm yet ripe
75 g (1/4 cup + 2 tbsp) caster or granulated sugar
15 g (2 tbsp) cornstarch
15 g (1 tbsp) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Peel the Peaches (Optional): Cut a small X on the bottom of each peach. Blanch in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath. Once cool, gently peel off the skins.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Make the Shortbread Base:
- In a large bowl, rub lemon zest into sugar.
- Add butter and vanilla; mix until combined (do not overmix).
- Whisk flour, xanthan gum, and salt separately; add to butter mixture.
- Mix until dough forms and knead slightly.
- Prepare the Peach Filling: Slice peaches into 1/2-inch wedges. Combine with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Assemble the Bars:
- Press 2/3 of the shortbread dough into the pan.
- Spread peach mixture evenly over the base.
- Crumble remaining dough over peaches.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes until the topping turns golden and the fruit filling is bubbling throughout, even in the center.
- Cool and Slice: Cool completely before removing from pan and slicing. Chill for 30 minutes for cleaner cuts.
Notes
Use parchment with overhang for easy removal.
For cleaner slices, chill bars for 30 minutes before cutting.
These bars are delicate when warm, so handle gently.
Great served cold or with ice cream.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Protein: 2g