• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over the edges for easy removal of the bars.
• Wash and slice peaches, ensuring you have 2 1/2 cups total.
  3-4 peach
• Melt butter in a microwave-safe dish on low power for about 1 minute.
  6 tbsp butter

Make the Oat Base

• In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, light brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
  1 cup old-fashioned oats, 3/4 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• Pour in melted butter and vanilla and stir until the mixture is crumbly.
  6 tbsp butter
• Reserve 1/2 cup of the oat mixture and set it aside.
• Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Prepare the Peaches

• In a separate medium bowl, add sliced peaches, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated.
  3-4 peach, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1 pinch nutmeg, 1 tbsp cornstarch
• Spread 3/4 of the peach slices in an even layer on top of the oat base.

Making the Bars

• Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture on top of the peaches.
• Add the final peaches on top, arranging them nicely for presentation.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
• Cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing. Enjoy! 🍑