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Peach Custard Bars

Submitted by Jane Painter, Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative
Servings 12

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1-1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Filling:

  • 2 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 3 cups peaches peeled and sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Mix together the flour and powdered sugar in the bottom of a 9X13-inch baking dish, then mix in the softened butter until well blended and a dough forms.
  • Press dough in the bottom of the pan and 1 inch up the sides. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, baking powder, flour and lemon juice. Fold in peaches and pecans.
  • Pour filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for 35 minutes more. Top will be light golden brown and set in the center.

Notes

Replace the peaches with any fresh fruit in season.