29 Peach Recipes for a Sweet Summer
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Peaches are synonymous with summer, and for good reason.
If you’re a peach fan, there’s nothing quite like eating a perfectly ripe peach, standing over the sink to catch all the falling juices. It’s sticky business, to be sure, but one we look forward to each summer.
what kind of peaches should I cook with?
Peaches have many varieties, but the main classification is between clingstone and freestone peaches.
Clingstone peaches are those that have the fruit “cling” to the pit. These are a bit harder to get perfect slices from, so work best for jams, cakes, sauces, or anything else that requires chopped peaches.
Freestone peaches do not have the fruit cling to the pit, so you can easily slice the peach in half, remove the pit, and cut slices.
Freestone peaches are ideal to use for beautiful cakes, pies, or salads.
how do I peel peaches?
Peeling peaches without losing flesh is very easy.
Using a paring knife, slice a small X into the bottom of the peach.
Place the peach in a pot of boiling water for about 1 minute, then remove to a bowl of ice water.
As the peach cools, the peel will loosen and you will be able to easily pull away the peel.
Peaches are incredibly versatile, and work well in both sweet and savory dishes. Check out these 29 peach recipes to get your fix!
Peach Recipes for Summer
Make the most of the sweetest, juiciest fruits of summer with these peach recipes that take you from breakfast to dessert.
Peach coffee cake is a summery breakfast treat. It’s a great way to use up less-than-perfect peaches you might have lingering in your fridge.
This Peach Dutch Baby is loaded with peaches and is an excellent choice for breakfast or even for dessert. Also called a puffed pancake, this single serving treat is a cross between a crepe and a pancake. It’s easy to make and so incredibly delicious!
These venison burgers juniper and garlic and are then topped with gin cooked peaches and blue cheese! There ain't no such thing as "just a burger"!
Here’s a great recipe to use up those extra, or underripe, or overripe peaches this season – a Sweet and Spicy Peach Relish! So easy to make. This peach relish doubles as a peach chutney, and can be customized to your taste!
Grilled Peach Whiskey Chicken kebabs make a simple, but flavour-packed summer meal.
Peach puree and Nutella combine in these delicious cookies! Your kids are going to love them!
Peach Panzanella Salad is an easy summer salad recipe that is loaded with fresh flavors of heirloom tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella, juicy ripe peaches, and torn crusty bread with a simple honey dijon vinaigrette! It’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, light summer dinners and easy no-fuss lunches!
Peaches and cream muffins are wonderfully tender and bursting with summer’s best fruit.
One bite of Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa and your taste buds will be doing their happy dance! A perfect recipe for entertaining or a family BBQ.
Peach Maple Walnut Ice Cream features fresh peaches sautéed in browned butter and coated with cinnamon and brown sugar. The peaches are added into an ice cream based flavored with brown sugar, maple syrup and bourbon
5-minute breakfast idea! If you’re looking for a super easy and delicious smoothie recipe, then you’re going to love this Banana Peach Smoothie with Peanut Butter. This recipe is dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
This peach slaw is a delicious side dish – serve it with pretty much anything and everything! Sweet and spicy, I find that the flavor complements that of baked beans or pulled pork really well so they’re a good combination to serve together.
Peach barbecue sauce is a great way to preserve the last of the season’s fruit for a flavorful sauce.
This easy peach bread pudding is perfect for hot summer days. It's even better when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
This Grilled Peach Salad is the perfect summer side dish. Packed with grilled peaches, blueberries, goat cheese and almonds plus homemade blueberry dressing for a bright and fresh combination.
Sweet juicy peaches cooked with fresh ginger and seasoned with a hint of roasted cumin and cayenne, this Peach Chutney is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Enjoy this versatile condiment year round with this easy Instant Pot or Stovetop recipe. No pectin used!
Peach ice cream is made even better with the addition of pie crust pieces.
This white sangria is bursting with peach and mango flavors, making it a great warm weather sipper. Using nectars in addition to fresh fruit simplifies the process for this crowd-worthy cocktail.
Smoked Peach Maple Bourbon Smash juxtaposes the essence of juicy late summer fruit with a smoky grilled edge, infused with spicy warmth to create a unique cocktail that’s equal parts sweet ‘n spicy.
Homemade 15 MINUTE Strawberry Peach Jam recipe that makes a small batch 8 oz jar without pectin! This healthy, easy recipe is a low sugar jam made with honey that makes a perfect jam for toast, dessert and more.
Roasted hatch peach salsa gives you spicy-sweet flavor that goes will with chicken, fish, pork, or just chips. Preserve it so you have the taste of summer all year long.
Grilled peaches, filled with slightly sweetened Mascarpone cheese, drizzled with a bit of honey, topped with either almonds or lavender. The choice is yours, because here are both recipes!
This easy Raspberry Peach Crisp is a delicious summer dessert recipe! The buttery crumb topping paired with the sweet peaches and tart raspberries is absolute summer perfection!
This Copycat Sonic Peach Iced Tea recipe is SO super easy to make you won't believe it! The best part is, you can have this delicious treat at home any time you want it - all you need is tea, fresh peaches and sugar.
Baked peach oatmeal is a great make-ahead breakfast for any morning. It’s filled with juicy, sweet peaches for the taste of summer.
It’s time to fire up the grill for Chipotle Chicken N Peaches! Grilled chicken breasts and fresh juicy peaches are seasoned with a hint of chipotle spice and glazed with sweet chili sauce for a sweet and spicy summer dinner!
10 minute baked peaches tastes like pie but so much easier and faster!
Easy Peach Cobbler is the classic cobbler that everyone loves. It is one of the easiest desserts that you can make. It can be made with canned, fresh or frozen peaches so you can enjoy it all year long.
This super-easy peach jam uses a secret ingredient: pumpkin pie spice!