Bars are easier than pie (and satisfy craving)

A pie is not something most of us can whip up on a whim. And let’s be honest: it’s not the easiest thing to make, either.

So what to do when the craving for a buttery crust and fruit filling strikes? One-bowl shortbread bars to the rescue.

You probably have most of the necessary ingredients. The base crust is fuss-free, quick to assemble and melt-in-your-mouth tender. It also doubles as a crumb topping. Using preserves for the filling is another shortcut.

Peach Melba is a classic peachand-raspberry dessert named after Dame Nellie Melba, a famed opera singer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Adapted from Sunday Suppers: Simple, Delicious Menus for Family Gatherings by Cynthia Graubart (Southern Living, 2017). The Washington Post