42 Peach Recipes That Go Beyond Dessert (2024)

Here, we add a bit of ground cinnamon to give some warm, spiced notes and use brown sugar for a hint of molasses comfort. If your peaches are a little underwhelming to begin with, the lemon juice will help perk up the fruitiness, so don't skip it!

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We've packed peachy goodness into this margarita with two ingredients: peach schnapps and peach puree. This gives multiple levels of peach flavor without sacrificing on the booziness.

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You can cobbler over a fire—and it even browns like the real thing. Stupid-easy to prep, this bubbling fruit skillet is impossible to mess up. Change up this recipe with your favorite berries, we think strawberries or blueberries would pair nicely with peach too.

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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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In order to extend the joy that is sweet, juicy, peaches, we love making this jam. Sealed and stored properly, it can last well into the cold months when all you need is a spoonful of sunshine.

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Requiring only 3 ingredients (though we love a dash of cinnamon), this peach dump cake is low on effort, high on flavor. Win/win!

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Peppery arugula is the perfect vessel for this savory-sweet combo, and you just can't beat ripe, juicy peaches come summertime. We love this with funky blue cheese crumbles, but you can use feta too if you prefer.

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The addition of oats to the topping is what classifies a crisp and it is, hands down, the best part. The oats also gives you a motive to debate its ability to qualify as a hearty breakfast, and not just dessert (though maybe skip the ice cream in the morning 😏).

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Rustic galettes are much easier to make than pie, but have all your same favorite elements like buttery crust and sweet fruit filling. Don't worry if yours isn't perfect—they're supposed to look rustic!

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If you can get your hands on some super ripe peaches, taste your puree before adding honey—it might be sweet enough already! If not, adding some orange zest will help coax out the sweetness even more.

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This smoky-sweet pineapple and peach salsa is the perfect start to a BBQ or outdoor celebration. It might just ruin you for all other dips—you'll certainly want to grill ALL your fruit from now on.

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This fruit cobbler is juicy and sweet with just a hint of spice from ginger. The crackly top here is buttery with the perfect crunch from coarse sugar sprinkled on top.

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Nothing beats a ripe, sticky-sweet peach. And while you can just bite right in, cooking with peaches is killer. For grilling, look for peaches that are a little firm. Too ripe ones will caramelize too quickly on the grill and burn.

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This cake is a BEAUTY. Our favorite thing about upside down cakes? They're impossible to mess up because you can place your fruits just so before pouring the batter on. It's always a joy to see how they turn out once you flip them—they ALWAYS impress.

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Finding good peaches outside of summer time is nearly impossible, so we like to can them! They become a quick shortcut to peach crisp or a peach pie, or just can just eat them straight from the jar while you dream of warmer days.

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Good summer peaches are hard to come by. Some years' crops are just not as juicy, fragrant, or sweet. When you do chance upon magically delicious peaches, this is the best way to capture their flavor and freeze it in time so you can use them year round.

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This pie has a flaky, buttery crust and a filling rich with spices and a hint of bourbon. This pie is a great opportunity to use firm peaches — they'll break down while cooking creating a jammy, addicting filling that isn't too soft.

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Moscato lovers: If you can find in season peaches, use 'em instead of frozen! Just add a little ice to the blender to chill the drink.

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It’s as if peaches existed solely to be topped with this fluffy buttermilk biscuit topping. And with almond flour and Swerve granular, this recipe is gluten-free and keto-friendly.

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More like a graham cracker version of icebox cake than real lasagna, this peachy dessert comes together super quickly once you macerate the peaches. Stick it in the fridge, and it'll be ready by dessert!

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