Savor sweet, juicy peaches this summer with our best peach recipes that showcase the South’s favoriteseasonal fruit.
Fresh peaches will be a staple in the kitchen all season long with this collection of peach dishes.
ensure to grease your Bundt pan well and cool the cake completely before removing.
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Then drizzle it with a pretty glaze for the final touch.
A little vanilla extract gives this recipe a peaches-and-cream vibe.
Cool the pie completely for the neatest slices.
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Spiced Rum-Peach Dumplings
This peach dessert recipe only sounds fancy and complicated.
The truth is Georgia chef Scottie Johnson’s recipe uses refrigerated crescent rolls and a can of Mountain Dew.
Impressive, meet practical.
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This cake should be made just before you plan to enjoy it so it’s served warm.
Fresh Peach Ice Cream
Is there anything better than peaches and cream?
This simple ice cream is one of our guilty pleasures.
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Use a scoop to top your peach cobbler, or eat this fresh ice cream all on its own.
Peach Cake
This coffee cake-like dessert is good enough for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Layers of tangy sour cream cake batter and fresh peach slices double the enjoyment.
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Peach Fried Pies
Canned biscuits to make an easy, crunchy crust for these hand pies.
It’s the filling spiced with cardamom that you’ll really want to sink your teeth into.
These pies can be served at home or packed up for a picnic.
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Serve these buttery peaches alone or on top of homemade ice cream or your favorite cake.
While the recipe calls for peach Schnapps, you could substitute with vanilla instead.
The rich custard filling is the real highlight.
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Serve it with something from the grill.
Peach Bread Pudding With Bourbon Caramel
This dish isn’t only for winter months.
Throw in fresh peaches and caramel sauce to create a summery version.
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The spiked caramel makes this dessert out of this world.
Combined with mint leaves, pistachios, and a honey-mustard vinaigrette, the result is truly spectacular.
Pour into highball glasses and garnish with fresh peach slices.
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In the words of one online reviewer, “the crust was worth the effort.”
once you nail your first bite of crisp, crunchy, and fruity cobbler you’ll think so too.
Filled with peaches, plums, and blueberries, this is a patchwork of wonderful flavors and tastes.
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Put these two together, and you have the perfect combination of spicy and sweet.
Whatever you choose will be delicious and taste incredible topping the rich, cream cheese based filling.
Best of all, since this no-bake, you’ll have this on the table in a jiffy.
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This peach milkshake is every bit the classic version you remember from childhood summers.
Peach Margaritas
Give this iconic tequila drink a decidedly Southern fruit upgrade.
Use a chili-lime seasoning like Tajin on the rim of the glass.
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The bottom layer is a sweetened gelled puree that is luscious and juicy.
The top layer is a cloud-like mixture of coconut cream, vanilla, and cardamom.
These panna cotta are quick to pull together; you just need a few hours to let them set.
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They’re highly impressive for the effort.
Peach Salsa
Not all fresh peach recipes need be sweet.
It’s all topped off with brown sugar-cinnamon-pecan streusel topping that adds a just-right hit of crunch and spice.
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Yes, our Test Kitchen does include a boozy option if youre hosting happy hour.
Peach Jam
Store-bought jam just doesn’t compare here.
Take the sweet flavors of summer with you into the fall with this luscious homemade jam.
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you’re able to even freeze it to make it last longer.
Easy Individual Peach Pies
With these personal peach pies, no one has to worry about sharing.
Easier than fussing with a lattice crust, these mini delights will be your new go-to for summertime entertaining.
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Use refrigerated pie crusts and a muffin tin to create mess-free, individual servings.
It’s just the recipe you need for your next barbecue or big family dinner.
Dont miss the Test Kitchen tip about saving the leftover pulp.
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Grilled Peaches With Spiced Whipped Cream
What a special (and easy!)
way to take advantage of Texas peaches, wrote one five-star reviewer about this recipe.
This method for serving peaches at dessert is simple but beautifulfresh peaches dont need much fluff to shine.
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Strawberry And Peach Sangria
This fruity and pretty cocktail was made for porch sipping.
The mint ice cubes are a fun touch and can be dropped into kids' drinks as well.
To make them, drop mint leaves into an ice cube tray, fill with water, and freeze.
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These pickled peaches will bring back the season when fall rolls around.
For folks who don’t like fussing with crimped pie edges, a galette is answer to dessert prayers.
Top it with a few slices of peach on the glass.
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