Description
Classic Nectarine Bars are a sweet treat featuring a buttery crumb crust and a luscious nectarine filling, perfect for summer indulgence.
Ingredients
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 large egg, lightly whisked
- 5 cup nectarines, sliced (approx. 4–6 large nectarines)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoon cornflour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: To 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper.
2. Make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and mix until crumbly.
3. Press Crust: Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish to form the base.
4. Prepare Filling: In another bowl, toss sliced nectarines with sugar, cinnamon, cornflour, lemon juice, and vanilla essence until well coated.
5. Assemble: Spread nectarine mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over the top.
6. Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
7. Cool & Serve: Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Serve and enjoy this fruity summer treat!
Notes
Choose ripe nectarines for the best flavor.
Don’t overmix the crust to prevent toughness.
Evenly distribute the filling for balanced flavor.
Let bars cool completely for clean slices.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg