Peaches are one of summer’s best fruits, working beautifully in desserts, salsas, salads, and preserves alike. Here are 10 complete peach recipes, each with full ingredients and instructions.
1. Fresh Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed, ½ cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg; spread in a greased 9×13-inch dish.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir in buttermilk and vanilla to form a soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough over the peaches; bake 40-50 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool 15-20 minutes before serving.
2. Peach Crisp
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- ⅓ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup oats, ¾ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup cold butter, ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon; spread in a greased 9-inch dish.
- Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping over peaches and bake 35-40 minutes until golden.
- Cool 15 minutes before serving with ice cream.
3. Peach Crumble
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- ⅓ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup flour, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon; spread in a 9-inch dish.
- Whisk flour, both sugars, and salt; cut in cold butter until sandy crumbs form.
- Sprinkle over peaches and bake 35-40 minutes until golden.
4. Fresh Peach Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, diced
- ½ cup red onion diced, 1 jalapeño diced, ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dice peaches, onion, and jalapeño into small, even pieces.
- Combine with cilantro, lime juice, honey, and salt in a bowl.
- Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving with chips or over grilled protein.
5. Peach Muffins With Streusel
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour, ¾ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup melted butter, 2 eggs, ½ cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups diced peaches
- Streusel: ¼ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Whisk dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients separately, then combine.
- Fold in diced peaches.
- Fill lined muffin cups ¾ full. Mix streusel ingredients and sprinkle on top.
- Bake 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Grilled Peaches With Honey
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Brush cut sides of peach halves with the mixture.
- Grill cut-side down over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes, flip, and grill 2-3 minutes more.
- Serve warm with extra honey and vanilla ice cream.
7. Peach Jam
Ingredients
- 4 lbs peaches, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups sugar, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 package powdered pectin
Instructions
- Combine chopped peaches, lemon juice, and pectin in a large pot; bring to a full rolling boil.
- Add sugar all at once, return to a boil, and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Test set on a chilled plate; ladle into jars.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, or cool and refrigerate.
8. Peach and Burrata Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula, 3 peaches sliced, 8 oz burrata
- ⅓ cup toasted almonds, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Arrange arugula on a platter and top with sliced peaches.
- Tear burrata over the top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Top with toasted almonds and serve immediately.
9. Rustic Peach Galette
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ cup cold butter, 3-4 tablespoons ice water
- 4-5 peaches sliced, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Cut cold butter into flour, salt, and sugar until crumbly; add ice water and form a disc. Chill 1 hour.
- Toss sliced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Roll dough into a circle, mound peaches in the center, and fold the edges up over the fruit.
- Brush edges with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35-45 minutes until golden.
10. Peach Tart With Canned Peaches
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 cans sliced peaches, drained and dried
- 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg (for egg wash), 2 tablespoons warmed apricot jam (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss drained peaches with sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
- Roll out puff pastry and score a border about ¾ inch from the edge.
- Arrange peaches within the border; brush edges with egg wash.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until golden; brush warmed jam over the peaches to glaze.
Final Thoughts
From cobblers and crisps to salsas, salads, and jam, these 10 recipes make the most of peaches whether they’re fresh off the tree or straight from a can. There’s an option here for breakfast, dinner, dessert, and everything in between.
