57 Fresh Summer Peach Recipes

Savor sweet, juicy peaches this summer with our best recipes to showcase one of our favorite seasonal fruits.

Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie

Photo: Jim Franco

Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie

Serve this too-die-for peach pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream sprinkled with candied or toasted pecans.

Summer Peach Recipes: Blackberry-Peach Coffee Cake

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Blackberry-Peach Coffee Cake

Let this fruit-filled cake be the start of your next special-occasion breakfast or potluck. Cinnamon and nutmeg in Streusel Topping complete the flavor palate of succulent peaches and tart blackberries.

Summer Peach Recipes: Summertime Peach Ice Cream

Summertime Peach Ice Cream

Your family will ask for this creamy dessert over and over again. Best of all, the 6-ingredient mixture requires no cooking, just stirring.

Summer Peach Recipes: Peach-and-Blueberry Parfaits

Peach-and-Blueberry Parfaits

Mason jars add a homey presentation for this simple, refreshing dessert. Layer angel food cake, custard, peaches, and blueberries in the jars in advance, and serve when dinner comes to a close.

Insalata con Peche

Photo: Jim Franco

Insalata con Peche

Combine prosciutto, fresh peaches, and mozzarella cheese for an irresistible salad. Sprinkle with fresh thyme to add some zip.

Summer Peach Recipes: Fresh Peach Gelées

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Fresh Peach Gelées

This adult-only dessert mixes the sweet flavor of ripe peaches into a refreshing gelatin. Serve in martini glasses with peach slices for a party-perfect presentation. 

Summer Peach Recipes: Peach Streusel Muffins

Peach Streusel Muffins

With their cake-like texture and streusel topping, these peach-filled muffins can easily serve as dessert. They also go great with quiche for brunch or with a glass of milk for a snack.

Summer Peach Recipes: Pecan-Peach Cobbler

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Pecan-Peach Cobbler

Perfect fresh summer peaches by cooking them in a juicy, pecan pastry-topped cobbler. This recipe makes enough for a crowd and is great for family reunions. Serve warm or cold with sweetened whipping cream or vanilla ice cream.

Grilled Pork Porterhouse with Peach Agrodolce

Photo: Jim Franco

Grilled Pork Porterhouse with Peach Agrodolce

Agrodolce (agro: sour; dolce: sweet), a traditional Italian sweet-and-sour sauce made with vinegar and sugar (or sweet ingredients such as fresh peaches), adds fresh summer flavor to the granddaddy of all pork chops.

Summer Peach Recipes: Southern Peach-and-Blueberry Shortcakes

Southern Peach-and-Blueberry Shortcakes

With just a hint of sugar, dense shortcakes allow the natural sweetness of peaches and blueberries to shine. Make a showstopping presentation for this individual dessert by topping with whipped cream, toasted pecans, and fresh mint sprigs.

Summer Peach Recipes: Grilled Peaches with Blackberry-Basil Butter

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Grilled Peaches with Blackberry-Basil Butter

Enhance the flavor of juicy peaches with a smoky flavor from the grill. A simple blackberry-basil butter complements the sweetness of the peaches and adds a hint of saltiness.

Summer Peach Recipes: Carolina Peach Sangria

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Carolina Peach Sangria

Peaches put a Southern twist on this classic sparkling cocktail. Make the sangria the day before to allow the flavors to blend. Garnish with fresh mint.

Summer Peach Recipes: Peach-Blackberry-Yogurt Fruit Cups

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peach-Blackberry-Yogurt Fruit Cups

Juicy fresh fruit delights your taste buds with little accompaniment. Combine peaches and berries with yogurt and granola for a simple, healthy breakfast or snack.

Spiced Peach-Carrot Bread

Photo: Jim Franco

Spiced Peach-Carrot Bread

This aromatic recipe improves on classic carrot cake flavors and pairs well with warm butter or cream cheese. 

Summer Peach Recipes: Peach-Cinnamon Ice Cream

Peach-Cinnamon Ice Cream

Cinnamon adds an earthy spice to the flavor of peaches and cream. Garnish with freshly sliced peaches.

Summer Peach Recipes: Peach-Nectarine Tart

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Peach-Nectarine Tart

Feature fresh peaches and nectarines in this company-worthy tart. Peeling the fruit will take some time, but refrigerated piecrusts speed things up. Serve with Sweet Cream Topping or vanilla ice cream.

Southern Living Recipe: So-Easy Peach Cobbler

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So-Easy Peach Cobbler

This super-quick recipe serves the traditional blend of cooked peaches and sugar in individual ramekins topped with a crisp round of pie crust. It provides all the delectable taste of peach cobbler you love but is perfect for a weeknight treat or small dinner party.

Peach Brûlée with Honey Crème Anglaise

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Peach Brûlée with Honey Crème Anglaise

This enticing dessert is surprisingly easy to make! Broil peach halves brushed with butter and sugar, and serve with a simple Honey Crème Anglaise.

Summer Peach Recipes: Grilled Peach-and-Mozzarella Salad

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Grilled Peach-and-Mozzarella Salad

Sliced grilled peaches stacked with mozzarella make a beautiful presentation. The salad is topped off with a lime-peach vinaigrette.

Summer Peach Recipes: Georgia Peach Trifle

Georgia Peach Trifle

Layers of bourbon-drizzled pound cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and juicy peaches meld together in an elegant trifle presentation that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Summer Peach Recipes: Cocoa Bread With Stewed Yard Peaches

Cocoa Bread With Stewed Yard Peaches

The right balance of cocoa and cinnamon makes this light bread taste like chocolate gingerbread without the ginger. Such a flavor combination could only be bettered by cooked, sweetened peaches.

Summer Peach Recipes: Fresh Peach Salsa

Fresh Peach Salsa

Add fresh, fruity flavor to grilled chicken, fish, or baked pita chips for a snack with this versatile salsa. Sautéing peaches with onions and jalapeño intensifies the flavors.

Summer Grilled Peach Salad

Photo: Jim Franco

Summer Grilled Peach Salad

Grilled peaches served atop a bed of arugala make for a great summertime salad. Add gorgonzola cheese and pecans for the perfect final touch.

Peach Mojitos

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peach Mojitos

Enjoy this sparkling cooler all summer long. Use the back of a wooden spoon to muddle the mint.

Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Peach Barbecue Sauce

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Peach Barbecue Sauce

The brown sugar marinade caramelizes beautifully on the pork chops when you grill them, and the peach barbecue sauce with fragrant fresh ginger is a perfect match.

Peach-and-Tomato Gazpacho with Cucumber Yogurt

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peach-and-Tomato Gazpacho with Cucumber Yogurt

This soup captures summer in a bowl. It's light and refreshing—the perfect balance of sweet peaches and ripe tomatoes.

Crab Salad with Peaches and Avocados

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Crab Salad with Peaches and Avocados

The crab salad can be made ahead, but the avocado and peach layers are best prepared just before serving.

Country Ham-and-Peach Panini

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Country Ham-and-Peach Panini

For these sandwiches, it's best to use very thinly sliced ham, not thick ham steaks. Ask your deli to slice it, or look for a packet of center- and end-cut slices, which tend to be smaller.

Basil-Peach Chicken Breasts

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Basil-Peach Chicken Breasts

Starting the chicken on the stovetop and finishing in the oven helps prevent dry, overcooked chicken. The flavorful juices make a fresh and clean sauce–much lighter than a flour-thickened gravy. Serve with steamed rice, couscous, or quinoa for a simple summer meal.

Peach-Pecan Rugelach

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Peach-Pecan Rugelach

Rugelach are small crescent-shaped cookies that are made with cream cheese dough around various fillings. As the name suggests, our Peach-Pecan Rugelach are filled with peach preserves and chopped pecans.

Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

This refreshing summer drink is perfect for a hot Southern day. Garnish with fresh peach slices for a pretty finish.

Peach Melba Shortbread Bars

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peach Melba Shortbread Bars

Leave these chewy squares unattended and they'll disappear faster than you can say "But those were for the bake sale!"

Grilled Tomato-Peach Pizza

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Grilled Tomato-Peach Pizza

Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella slices, juicy peaches, and basil are all grilled to perfection for this easy pizza.

Pineapple-Peach Punch

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Pineapple-Peach Punch

This makes a great virgin punch too; simply substitute an additional liter of club soda for the vodka.

Buttermilk Peach Pudding

Photo: Squire Fox

Buttermilk Peach Pudding

This juicy peach pudding recipe is perfect for a picnic or patio outdoor setting. Serve warm or cold with ice cream.

Peach-Oat Muffins

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peach-Oat Muffins

These muffins are loaded with many of the components of a well-rounded breakfast: fiber and whole grains from oats and bran cereal, good fats from pecans and canola oil, dairy from nonfat buttermilk, and fruit from dried peaches.

Fresh Peach-Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Fresh Peach-Basil Vinaigrette

Enjoy your best summer tomatoes in all their glory by simply drizzling sweet Peach-Basil Vinaigrette dressing over fresh slices.

 

Sweet Peach Pancakes

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Sweet Peach Pancakes

Hosting brunch? For a pretty presentation, place your peach slices in the skillet, then ladle your batter over them as opposed to dicing peaches right into the batter.

Georgia Peach Deviled Eggs

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Georgia Peach Deviled Eggs

Eggs aren't as sinful as you may think, deviled or not. In fact, they're low in saturated fat and a good source of calcium-friendly Vitamin D. So enjoy these peachy deviled eggs without the guilt.

Vidalia Onion & Peach Relish

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Vidalia Onion & Peach Relish

You will need a canner, jar lifter, and canning rack. Look for a 9- or 12-piece canning kit, which will include all of these pieces and more.
Get this look by using decorative craft paper and homemade gift tags. They add a touch of charm to canned gifts—slip a serving spoon into the twine for extra thoughtfulness.

Watermelon-Peach Salsa and Tomatoes

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Watermelon-Peach Salsa and Tomatoes

Reinvent the fruit cocktail with hot pepper jelly, watermelon, peaches, herbs, and tomatoes.

Sweet Tea Rice with Jalapeño, Peaches, and Pecans

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Sweet Tea Rice with Jalapeño, Peaches, and Pecans

Incorporate the South's house wine with the heat from jalapeños for a delicious twist on this side plate staple.

Peach-Pecan Muffins

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peach-Pecan Muffins

These muffins, topped with pecan streusel, will surely be a crowd pleaser.

Peach-and-Toasted Pecan Ice Cream

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peach-and-Toasted Pecan Ice Cream

This homemade summertime treat is packed with two Southern favorites: refreshing peaches and nutty pecans. The sweet peaches add great texture, and the pecans pack in a crunchy bite to this ice cream recipe.

Sour Cream Pound Cake with Fresh Peaches

Sour Cream Pound Cake with Fresh Peaches

We love this classic pound cake recipe for its tender crumb. To tap into summer flavor, we’ve paired this recipe with sweetened cream and fresh sliced peaches from our local farm stand.

Tomato-Peach Preserves

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Tomato-Peach Preserves

These salty-sweet preserves pair perfectly with goat cheese crostinis.

Roasted Pork Belly with Late Harvest-Peaches and Arugula

Photo: Squire Fox

Roasted Pork Belly with Late Harvest-Peaches and Arugula

This roasted pork belly is succulent and full of natural flavors. The garnish of peaches and arugula are cooked and seasoned with sherry vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme.

Healthy Dessert: Peach-Rhubarb Crisp

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Peach-Rhubarb Crisp

Rhubarb adds fresh, tart flavor to the crisp, and peaches yield healthy antioxidants and other phytochemicals as well as a sweet taste. Serve this dish warm with low-fat vanilla ice cream, vanilla yogurt, or low-fat whipped topping.

Peach and Pork Kabobs

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peach and Pork Kabobs

Grab the skewers, fire up the grill, and enjoy these easy and delicious kabobs, great for any night of the week.

Peach Upside-Down Cake

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peach Upside-Down Cake

Peaches will turn your world right side up. Nothing's better than peaches married with tender, moist cake. Be sure to use cake flour—not self-rising—for this recipe.

Riesling Peaches

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Riesling Peaches

These sweet summer gems pair perfectly with cured meats over torn bread with a little Dijon mustard, and work double-duty as a final flourish spooned over our irresistible homemade Buttermilk Ice Cream. Or make a simple peach shortcake by sandwiching the peaches in a warm scone with sweetened whipped cream. Swap in any summer fruit and 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary for the thyme, if desired.

Tomato-and-Fruit Salad

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Tomato-and-Fruit Salad

This colorful dish captures the best flavors of summer on one cool platter. A fresh basil dressing spiked with orange marmalade merges the sweet with the savory.

Patchwork Cobbler

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Patchwork Cobbler

Topped with squares of sugar-crusted pastry, this cobbler shows off summer fruits in a rich, just-sweet-enough-filling.

Two-Step Fresh Peach Pound Cake

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Two-Step Fresh Peach Pound Cake

Turn out a high-rise cake with a moist, tender crumb by layering the ingredients in the bowl in the order specified. Don't have a stand mixer with a 4-qt. bowl and paddle attachement? Prep the batter the traditional way.

Frozen Peach Old Fashioneds

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Frozen Peach Old Fashioneds

Served ice cold, these refreshing cocktails keep your guests cool.

Blackberry-Peach Cobbler Bars

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Blackberry-Peach Cobbler Bars

Looking for a picnic-perfect treat that's a cut above the classic fruit-filled cobbler? Consider it found.

Barbecue-Peach Summer Rolls

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Barbecue-Peach Summer Rolls

No need to break a sweat assembling all the rolls yourself. Make a small batch to kick-start the party, then offer a platter of the fresh ingredients with the dipping sauce so guests can build their own. Just dip the rice paper sheets in hot water as directed, and wrap with a damp towel to keep them soft. Look for rice paper rounds in the international aisle of large grocery stores or Asian markets.

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