Low Sugar Peach Pie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine peaches, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Toss together until peaches are coated and no clumps remain. Set aside.
3. 3
   In a separate large bowl combine the white whole wheat flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
4. 4
   Mix with a fork. Then add the butter and maple syrup.
5. 5
   Mix until pea-sized pieces form. I find it easier to use (clean) hands over a utensil. The dough should be able to stick together.
6. 6
   Press about ⅔ of the dough into an 8-by-8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
7. 7
   Pour the peaches over the crust. Distribute evenly so no obviously large empty pockets remain.
8. 8
   Crumble the remaining dough over the peach filling.
9. 9
   Bake for about 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
10. 10
    Let the bars cool before cutting. Best stored in the fridge for up to one week.