I Wait All Year For Gorgeous Peaches To Make These Sweet & Savory Recipes
I'm feeling just peachy this summer.
There are many shining stars in the summer produce hall of fame, but in my book, in-season peaches will always reign supreme. There’s no feeling that quite encapsulates summer for me than biting into a sweet and juicy peach (standing over the sink to prevent a sticky mess, of course). Although a peach on its own is a beautiful thing, I love to maximize the fruit’s potential when they are at their peak. Enter: These 12 recipes that celebrate the best of what peaches have to offer.
Desserts like cobblers and crisps are no-brainers, but peaches are also incredible in savory dishes too. Summer salads, fresh fruit salsa, and even a twist on classic bruschetta are all genius ways to let the fruit's sweet flavor shine. If you need some ideas for how to use up the rest of that bundle of peaches you bought, then turn to these sides, apps, and desserts all season long.
Grilled Peaches
Obviously you can bake with them, but peaches are also great in savory dishes, like in our peach balsamic chicken and as a salsa with pork tacos. Whether we're using the fruit in sweet or savory recipes, one of our favorite ways to amplify (and enjoy) a peach's natural flavor is to grill it.
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Peach Melba
This take on peach melba continues the tradition of pairing peaches with a fresh tart-and-sweet raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream. To make this dish, poach the peaches, blend the raspberry sauce, and combine with some ice cream. Easy peasy!
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Peach Panzanella With Burrata
A panzanella salad is easily the most underrated summer side. To celebrate the best of what summer has to offer, I developed this stone fruit-forward version. It’s the kind of dish you can make on a blazing hot summer night without breaking a sweat and still feel full and satisfied by the time you clean your plate.
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Peach Bruschetta
Summer is that beautiful time of year when both peaches and tomatoes are in season and peak quality, and this easy appetizer celebrates that. We combine peaches and tomatoes in this sweet-salty snack that goes perfectly on top of golden brown baguette slices.
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Campfire Berry-Peach Cobbler
You can cobbler over a fire—and it even browns like the real thing. Very easy to prep, this bubbling fruit skillet is impossible to mess up. Change up this recipe with your favorite berries if you want. We think strawberries or blueberries would pair nicely with peach too.
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Blueberry Peach Feta Salad
Blueberries, peaches, cucumbers, AND feta? You’ll be amazed by how well this combination comes together in salad form, and how well it goes with savory summer faves!
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Peach Galette
Rustic galettes are much easier to make than pie, but have all your same favorite elements like a buttery crust and sweet fruit filling. Don't worry if yours isn't perfect—they're supposed to look handmade!
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Peach & Burrata Caprese
We changed up the classic Caprese salad by switching out juicy tomatoes for plump summer peaches and replacing sliced fresh mozzarella with its creamier cousin, burrata. Surrounded by fragrant basil then topped with candied pecans and a drizzle of spicy honey, this sweet & savory salad is a STUNNER.
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Blackberry-Peach Salad
Packed with fresh fruits, cooling cucumber, and juicy tomatoes, this vibrant summer salad works as a colorful centerpiece to lunch or dinner, or as an accompaniment to fish or grilled meat. The combination of juicy peaches, tart blackberries, fresh herbs, and toasted walnuts piled over zesty honeyed ricotta packs an incredible punch.
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TJ’s Copycat Peach Salsa
It turns out a homemade version of Trader Joe's famous peach salsa is too easy to make, and is even better (!!) than the jarred version. The spicy smoky adobo sauce is balanced out by the sweet juicy peaches; serve this alongside a classic salsa and guacamole for a perfect warm-weather appetizer.
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Grilled Peach Salad
With so much juiciness and just a hint of acidity, peaches—like their summery friend the tomato—are amazing in all sorts of salads. Next up on our peach salad agenda? This summery spin on the iconic wedge salad.
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No-Bake Peaches & Cream Pie
A creamy no-bake pie that’s studded with peaches is just what your summer needs. The gently cooked and fresh peaches really highlight the summer fruit, and the salty pretzel crust puts it over the top.
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