Blueberry Peach Crumble Bars (Vegan)

Blueberry Peach Crumble Bars – a delicious layer of blueberry and peach filling sitting on top a buttery crust, topped with a crumbly streusel

Summer is in full swing here. That means the bathing suits have been purchased, books are being read next to the pool, my tan is getting better day by day (I’m still white as a ghost, but I’m trying), and my list of to-make summer recipes keeps on growing. I’m obsessed with fruit in the summer: fruit salad, fruit desserts, fruit as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But when it comes to making a fruit dessert, what screams summer more than peaches and blueberries?

How to make Blueberry Peach Crumble Bars

These bars are a little bit of work, but so worth it. Plus they look fancy, like you’ve been slaving away in the kitchen for hours and hours. But all it comes down to is three simple steps: the crust, the filling, and the crumble topping. The optional fourth step is to add a glaze on top, which is totally optional but I highly recommend it.

First, make the crust. The method for making this crust is just like a scone or pie crust: sift together the dry ingredients, add the cold butter, stir in the wet ingredients, chill. Once the crust is made, pour about 2/3 of it into a parchment-lined pan and bake until slightly golden. Then, add the blueberries and peaches to a bowl with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon and let sit until the fruit starts releasing juices. Pour this fruit filling over the baked crust, top with the crumble topping, then bake until bubbling and lightly golden brown.