29 Juicy Peach Recipes For The Summer
Peach upside-down cake. (Photo: Erik Putz)
There's so many delicious peach recipes to devour, from pies and cakes to savoury salads and sides. But first, a peach refresher:
How to buy and store peaches
Choose peaches that are very fragrant and blemish-free with smooth, fuzzy skin. They should give slightly when pressed. Refrigerate, unwashed, in a single layer in the crisper for up to 4 days.
How to prepare peaches
There are two peach varieties, distinguishable by their pits: freestone (pits easily pop out) and clingstone (pits cling to the flesh). To pit a freestone peach, run a paring knife around the fruit vertically, keeping the blade up against the pit. Twist both sides of the peach in opposite directions to separate the halves, then remove the pit. With a tougher-to-prep clingstone peach, run the knife around horizontally instead. Twist and separate the halves, then cut out the pit.
How to peel a peach
To peel, cut a shallow x into the bottom tip of each whole peach. Drop into in a large pot of boiling water for 30 sec to 1 min. Plunge into ice water. Drain. Peel skin away.
Peach Upside-Down Cake
This showstopper makes a stunning dessert for late-summer dinner parties and barbecues. Get this peach upside-down cake recipe.
Peach Salad With Bellini Dressing
While there will be plenty of opportunities for cobblers and pies, our peach salad is a refreshing mix of sweet and salty that’s perfect for sweltering days. Get this peach salad with Bellini dressing recipe.
Peach Cobbler
If you’re craving comfort food, turn to this rustic dessert. And take it up a notch with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Get this classic peach cobbler recipe.
Cornbread Panzanella Salad With Peaches, Chicken And Tomatoes
A two-for one deal: make this sheet pan cornbread with bbq pulled chicken one night, and use the leftovers to make this easy salad the next. Get our cornbread panzanella salad recipe.
Classic Peach Pie
This juicy pie is a summertime staple for a reason! Get this classic peach pie recipe.
Frozen Bellini Slushy
We’ve turned this classic sparkling peach beverage into a slushy, perfect for hot summer days. Get this frozen bellini slushy recipe.
Peach Cobbler Muffins
These peach cobbler muffins are one delicious way to use these lush, juicy stone fruits while they are in season. Get this peach cobbler muffin recipe.
Tomato Peach Salad
A juicy, sweet and savoury seasonal salad—topped with fresh feta, thinly sliced red onion and flakes of sea salt. Get this tomato peach salad recipe.
Cornmeal Pickerel With Watermelon-Peach Salad
Cornmeal-crusted fish is ultra-light, and also happens to be gluten-free. Pairing it with a zesty watermelon-peach salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Get this cornmeal pickerel with watermelon-peach salad recipe.
Peach And Chicken Couscous Salad
Peaches give this chicken and couscous salad a great summery flavour. And the best part of this 20-minute meal? No stovetop required! Get this peach and chicken couscous salad recipe.
Peach And Beet Carpaccio
A bright, fresh and seasonal salad, perfect for casual dinners or small get-togethers. Get this peach and beet carpaccio recipe.
Peach Crisp
A golden and sweet weekend treat. Top this warm, crumbly crisp with whipped cream, and enjoy. Get this peach crisp recipe.
Peach Crumble Pie
Peach pie or peach crisp? Why choose? This saucy, pastry-bottomed dessert is topped with crumble to give it the best of both worlds. Get this peach crumble pie recipe.
Cold Noodles With Shrimp And Peaches
When the mercury rises and the humidex makes turning on the stove something to fear, it’s time to turn to no-cook meals. We love this noodle, shrimp and peach dish. All you need is a kettle… and of course a fork. Get this cold noodles with shrimp and peaches recipe.
Honey-Lime Grilled Pork Chops With Peaches
Dinner is a perfect balance of flavours tonight, and the best part? You can throw it all on the grill. Get this honey-lime grilled pork chops with peaches recipe.
Peach Bruschetta
Juicy local peaches and fresh basil make each bite a special seasonal treat. Get this peach bruschetta recipe.
Peach-Almond Sponge Cake
This rustic summer cake is beautiful and fluffy, perfect for a weekend barbecue or cottage get-together. Get this peach-almond sponge cake recipe.
Country-Style Chili Sauce
Nothing beats home-made sauce. It's worth the effort just to fill your kitchen with its spicy aroma, not to mention the way a spoonful can transform an everyday burger or grilled cheese sandwich. You can make this sauce with peaches, apples or nectarines. Get our country-style chili sauce recipe.
Peach-Ginger Paleta
Move over ice cream! Paletas, Latin American icy fruit treats, are the fun and easy way to cool down this summer. Just mix fresh, juicy fruit with punchy flavours like peach and ginger, freeze and devour. Get this peach-ginger paleta recipe.
Grilled Peach Melba
Juicy grilled peaches and crisp amaretti crumble tops vanilla ice cream for a fast and delicious dessert. Get this grilled peach melba recipe.
Vanilla Cake With Summer Fruit
Beautiful and summery, this cake is loaded with berries and drizzled with icing for a stunning effect. Get this vanilla cake with summer fruit recipe.
Peach, Prosciutto And Mozzarella Salad
A sweet and savoury salad loaded with ripe, juicy peaches and a sweet honey-Dijon vinaigrette to finish. Get this peach prosciutto and mozzarella salad recipe.
Quick Peach Jam
August is the time to glut yourself on fresh, juicy peaches. But if you’ve bought more than you can eat, take a break and try your hand at preserving them. Get this quick peach jam recipe.
Peach, Raspberry And Amaretto Pavlovas
Layers of crispy-chewy sweet meringue, whipped cream and juicy summer fruit make these meringues a showstopper. Get this peach raspberry and amaretto pavlova recipe.
Peach and poppyseed sour cream pancakes
The test kitchen voted this one of its favourite ways to use up a basket of juicy peaches—perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch on the porch or on the dock at the cottage. Get this peach and poppyseed sour cream pancakes recipe.
Peaches And Cream Cake
Ripe, juicy peaches top a fluffy layer of whipped cream and lime-drizzled cake for a divine weekend dessert. Get this peaches and cream cake recipe.
Rosé Sangria
In this version of sangria, adding rosé gives the cocktail a pleasing pink flush, and the peaches a sweet fruity finish. Get this rosé sangria recipe.
Peach Ice pops
If you’re over slicing them, grilling them and preserving them—how about freezing them? These ice pops get a savoury hit with fresh thyme, making them a perfect afternoon refresher. Get this peach ice pops recipe.
Peach-Raspberry Pandowdy
Using some of the season’s ripest, juiciest fruit this fruit-laden pastry will wow anyone you serve it to. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream overtop. Get this peach-raspberry pandowdy recipe.
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