Peach Crumble Bars

Serves: 16
Prep: 10
Cook: 55

Ingredients

Crumble

  • 6 Weet-Bix wheat biscuits, finely crushed
  • 1 ½ cups wholemeal flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 170g margarine, melted

Peach Filling

  • 1 tbs cornflour
  • 4 large peaches, stoned and diced
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

Method

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 180˚C. Oil a 20cm square baking pan and line with baking paper.
  2. Step 2

    Mix together the Weet-Bix, flour, brown sugar and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the slice tin to form a thin, even bottom layer. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden and remove from the oven.
  3. Step 3

    While the base is cooking, place the diced peaches in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the cornflour and toss to coat. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
  4. Step 4

    Spoon the peach filling over the cooked base,
  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle with the remaining crumble mixture and firmly press down the top layer. Return to the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the crumble is golden brown.
  6. Step 6

    Leave to cool before cutting into bars. Store in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

Tips

If peaches are not in season, you can use a tin of peaches in juice. Drain well before using.