Description

Take advantage of the peaches that are in season with these wonderful peach bars. If you are using frozen peaches, be sure to thaw and drain them first.

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe but firm peaches, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 T. Jack Daniel’s whiskey (or Amaretto, Southern Comfort, or brandy)
• 1 t. cornstarch
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1 T. cinnamon
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 t. vanilla paste or extract
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• Glaze:
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• Jack Daniel’s whiskey, to thin

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter or line a 9 × 9 or 8 × 8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving the ends of the paper overhanging the edges so it can be used to make it easier to remove the bars for cleaner cutting later.
2. Mix whiskey with cornstarch in a small glass; pour over the sliced peaches; stir to coat; let sit while making the crust.
3. Cream butter and sugar together; add the salt and vanilla. Mix in the flour and cinnamon just until combined. The mixture will be crumbly.