Summer is a magical time for many reasons, and one of the best is that peaches are in season. Few things taste as summery as a fresh peach. They even look like a summer sunset with pinks and oranges all over the peel.
While there are plenty of recipes that can be made using nectar, canned, or frozen peaches, there’s something about a fresh peach that can’t be beaten. If you want to make the most of summer, try out these 15 recipes using fresh peaches.
Summer Grilled Peach and Goat Cheese Pizza
A freshly baked, homemade pizza will be a standout under any circumstances. But this recipe with fresh peaches combines the tanginess of goat cheese with the sweeter tang of peaches for a truly unique taste sensation.
You need: 1 pizza base, 2 peaches, 100 g goat cheese, 1 tbsp honey, rocket, olive oil.
- Brush base with oil and grill 2 min.
- Top with sliced peach and cheese.
- Grill 5 min, finish with rocket and honey.
Homemade Fresh Peach Ice Cream
There aren’t too many things that can beat homemade ice cream. But when that ice cream is loaded with fresh peaches, nothing even comes close.
You need: 500 ml cream, 400 ml milk, 120 g sugar, 4 peaches, 1 tsp vanilla.
- Blend half the peaches and mix with cream, milk, sugar and vanilla.
- Churn in an ice cream maker.
- Fold in diced peaches and freeze.
Peach Caprese Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
Caprese salad is a light, tasty summer dish that combines tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella with a vinaigrette dressing. But adding fresh peaches takes the flavor to a whole new level.
You need: 2 peaches, 200 g mozzarella, basil, 3 tbsp pesto, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Slice peaches and mozzarella.
- Whisk pesto, oil and lemon.
- Drizzle over the stack.
Iced Peach Green Tea
Green tea is already a classic summer beverage. The light, subtle flavor is perfect for a fruity, fresh peach taste everyone will love.
You need: 4 green tea bags, 1 litre water, 3 ripe peaches, 2 tbsp honey, ice.
- Steep tea 4 min.
- Blend peaches with honey.
- Mix with tea and chill over ice.
Peaches and Cream Cheesecake
Cheesecake is always a good idea, just by itself. But adding fresh summer peaches to the mix really takes it to the next level.
You need: 200 g biscuits, 80 g butter, 500 g cream cheese, 120 g sugar, 2 eggs, 3 peaches.
- Press crumb base into a tin.
- Beat filling and pour in with chopped peaches.
- Bake at 160°C for 45 min and chill.
Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a great breakfast and the perfect way to start the day. Add in some fresh peaches when they are in season, and they are the only way to start the day.
You need: 100 g oats, 200 ml milk, 100 g yoghurt, 1 peach, 1 tbsp honey.
- Mix oats, milk, yoghurt and honey.
- Add chopped peach.
- Chill overnight.
Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
No list of peach recipes would be complete without a good cobbler recipe. And this one features cake mix, making it easy and delicious.
You need: 1 box yellow cake mix, 800 g tinned peaches, 100 g butter, 1 tsp cinnamon.
- Pour peaches into a dish.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix and dot with butter.
- Bake at 180°C for 40 min.
Tomato Peach Burrata Salad
Burrata salad is similar to Caprese salad, but the cheese makes all the difference. Burrata cheese is slightly softer and creamier than mozzarella. And just like the Caprese salad, this is only made better with adding fresh peaches.
You need: 2 peaches, 2 tomatoes, 1 burrata, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar.
- Slice peaches and tomatoes.
- Add burrata and basil.
- Dress with oil and vinegar.
Fresh Peach Salsa
Peach salsa is a tasty treat that is both sweet and spicy. Since it only works with fresh fruits and vegetables, be sure to whip some up when peaches are in season.
You need: 3 peaches, 1/2 red onion, 1 jalapeño, 1 lime, coriander, salt.
- Dice peaches and onion.
- Mix with jalapeño, lime and coriander.
- Season and rest 15 min.
Peach Muffins
Every house is improved by the smell of muffins baking in the kitchen. Add in the sweet scent of fresh peaches, and it’s impossible to top.
You need: 250 g flour, 120 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 120 ml milk, 80 ml oil, 2 peaches.
- Mix batter and fold in diced peaches.
- Fill a muffin tin.
- Bake at 190°C for 22 min.
Cinnamon Peach Pancakes
Start the day off right with these cinnamon peach pancakes. This buttermilk pancake recipe is augmented with fresh fruit and spices for a perfect breakfast.
You need: 150 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 200 ml milk, 1 peach, 1 tsp cinnamon, butter.
- Mix batter with cinnamon.
- Fry in butter with sliced peaches.
- Flip after 2 min.
Sweet Cream Roasted Peach Crostini
A crostini is like a mini pizza on a baguette slice. Make these ones with sweet pecan cream, which goes perfectly with the peach slices on top.
You need: 1 baguette, 2 peaches, 150 g mascarpone, 2 tbsp honey, cream, thyme.
- Roast peaches at 200°C for 15 min.
- Toast baguette slices.
- Top with mascarpone, peach and honey.
Bisquick Peach Cobbler
Here is another easy cobbler recipe that uses Bisquick as the secret ingredient. It’s lightly sweet with a satisfying crunch.
You need: 800 g peaches, 200 g Bisquick, 150 ml milk, 100 g sugar, 60 g butter, cinnamon.
- Melt butter in a dish.
- Pour over batter of Bisquick, milk and sugar.
- Add peaches and bake at 180°C for 40 min.
Spiced Fruit Bake
Never heard of breakfast casserole before? Well, that’s about to change with this dish of peaches, pomegranate seeds, pecans, and several other tasty ingredients.
You need: 600 g mixed fruit, 80 g brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 50 g butter, 60 g oats.
- Toss fruit with sugar and spices in a dish.
- Top with oats and butter.
- Bake at 180°C for 30 min.
Ricotta Toast Recipe with Grilled Peaches
Be sure to save a few peaches to grill for this next recipe. Adding them to ricotta toast gives this tasty snack a whole new flavor profile.
You need: 4 slices bread, 200 g ricotta, 2 peaches, 1 tbsp honey, thyme.
- Grill peach slices.
- Toast bread and spread ricotta.
- Top with peaches and honey.
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