Pie bars, crumble bars, slab pies, whatever you call them, these summer dessert bars make the season’s most iconic desserts easier to bake, easier to eat, and easier to share!
pie bars are everything you love about a great summer dessert, plus portability (and snack-ability)
Is your family headed back to work, school, or college these days? Are you prepping for a much anticipated summer getaway? No worries, I’ve got all your favorite summer treats cleverly packaged in a convenient bar format.
These summer dessert bar recipes take inspiration from seasonal pies, crumbles, crisps, etc., and transform them into dessert bars perfect for potlucks, picnics, lunchboxes, and carry-on bags.
blackberry slab pie bars
When it comes to pie, some of us live for the crust, and that’s definitely the highlight of these bars. A super simple homemade blackberry compote is sandwiched between two layers of flaky pie dough, and topped with a sweet glaze.
plum crumble bars
This is your late summer plum crumble to go! The best part about this recipe is that the cookie base and crumbly topping are made of the same easy shortbread dough.
sour cherry almond bars
The flavor combo of tart sour cherries and mellow, toasty almonds is pure perfection. Using a good quality jar of cherry jam makes these bars so easy to make, too.
whole meyer lemon bars
Turn a whole lemon into a sliceable, portable piece of lemon pie with the most refreshing sweet-tart flavor!
Nutella s’mores bars
Pies and crumbles aren’t the only summer desserts that can translate into easy bars. Here’s the delicious proof.
easy raspberry slab pie
This homey and old fashioned slab pie is an irresistible way to showcase my favorite summer berry – raspberries!
apple crumb bars
As summer winds down my dessert cravings inevitably turn to all things apple. These delicate crumb bars are just like biting into a slice of Dutch apple pie!
blackberry pecan bars
Ease into the transition between summer and fall with these cozy blackberry pie bars with buttery pecans and brown sugar.
chewy coconut bars
If you are a coconut lover, you need to try these chewy and rich coconut bars, accented with vanilla bean!
raspberry almond bars
Raspberry and almond is one of my favorite flavor combinations – it always works!
peach pie bars
Peach pie is such a classic summer dessert, but soggy crusts and runny juices can be a turn-off. These shortbread based crumble bars have all the perks and non of the pesky issues. The recipe works beautifully with white peaches, as well.
sweet cherry bars
Fresh summer cherries need little embellishment in order to shine. Bake them up into a simple crumb bar and watch them disappear!
blackberry cobbler bars
Blackberry cobblers are definitely one of summer’s most quintessential desserts. Now you can enjoy it at your desk with a cup of coffee!
strawberry jam bars
Turn a homemade (or store bought!) jar of jam into an easy sweet treat with this strawberry jam bar recipe!
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