I've been recipe testing to find a great no-bake, fruit-filled dessert for the summertime...and here it is! These bars hit the spot for me -they're easy to make, there's no need to turn on a warm oven and it makes the best of fresh fruit. Softening the peaches for a few minutes really makes a big difference as the peaches release their natural juices and becomes perfectly velvety. These bars are a little gooey so I suggest enjoying them with a fork!
No-Bake Peach Bars
1 1/2 cups of dried prunes
1/4 cup of raw macademia nuts
3 tbl rolled oats
1 tsp of honey
4 peaches, pitted
2 tsp of brown sugar
a small knob of butter
Pulse prunes, nuts, oats and honey in a food processor. Lightly butter a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan and line tightly with plastic wrap making sure the wrap goes over the sides of the pan. Press down the prune mixture at the bottom of the pan using the back of a spoon or pressing down above a sheet of parchment paper if the mixture is too sticky to properly even out.
Add the butter to a small pan on medium heat. Cut the peaches into quarters and sprinkle with the sugar. Add to the pan when the butter starts to foam. Cook until the peaches just start to soften. Lay the peaches snugly over the prune mixture. Fold the extra plastic wrap over the peaches and leave to set in the fridge for 30 minutes. Cut into triangles and serve. Enjoy!
13 comments:
looks delicious,I just love fresh peaches! love that it is no bake too, those are my favorites!
Love'em for the no-bake, for the ingredients and for how good they look too!!
Delicious summer idea - peaches are everywhere at the moment, so it's perfect
Whoa...you had me at no-bake, but add the sauteed peaches, and I'm a goner! Too delicious, AND healthy, which is right up my alley! Such a yummy looking and light treat...just right for these warmer days.
What a beautiful summer recipe :) I adore peaches but rarely bake or make anything with them, too irresistible by themselves! But this looks like a gem of a recipe :)
The Procrastobaker: I agree - it's not easy to save a few to bake when they're perfectly ripe...but it is worth it!
They look good, So fresh and you have one appealing photo. I love peaches.
Perfect for those scorching days when you definitely don't want to turn on the oven. ;)
Oh what a great recipe, I love this and your pictures are fabulous!! So glad I found your blog, new follower! :)
Kelly: Thanks Kelly - I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Oh yum! I'm so glad you use prunes. Most raw or no-bake recipes use dates and they can be a bit hard to find.
oh how i do love the no-bake aspect. anything with peaches is what i've been craving this summer. can't get enough of them. i should print this one out.....
looks delicious .. thanks for sharing ..
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