Traditionally, peaches have been the classic sign of summer, being a welcome sight on trees, in stalls, and in the fruit bowl! We look at some fresh peach recipes to showcase some inspiration and ideas for this classic favorite of the summer.
The pie and the cobbler are, of course, the classics, but there’s also more to think about. With creativity shining through the culinary world, there are some amazing and mind-blowing recipes that are worth your attention and praise.
So, let’s get started and take a look at some of the coolest peach recipes we can try this summer.
Top Fresh Peach Recipes You’ll Love
1. The Peach Cobbler
In many ways, this recipe is pretty much the classic peach cobbler. Of course, different regions or families might have their own ways or tradition to go about this dish, but at its heart, the method is pretty much always the same.
It could be divided into two parts – the peach filling and the crust. To make the filling, you boil sliced fresh peaches in water along with some sugar, lemon juice, and a bit of vanilla extract for the flavor.
The crust makes use of baking powder, flour, sugar, and a little bit of salt. Once the crust and filling are ready, bring them together and let the dish spend some time in the oven.
A delicious peach cobbler is ready!
2. Overnight Peach Oats
Here’s something interesting and healthy that would make for a wonderful make-ahead breakfast. As the name implies, this is a combination of milk, rolled oats, and peach slices. You can also add other ingredients like chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
The maple syrup adds sweetness, the vanilla and cinnamon bring flavor, while the chia seeds help with the texture of the recipe, while also providing a nice nutrition boost in addition to the peaches and oats.
Chia seeds are a much better option than using a thickener like starch (cornstarch or such) and dealing with their empty calories.
3. Peach Shortcakes
The peach shortcake is a rather delicious-looking recipe that can be managed in a short time, making it an excellent but simple dessert. The basis of this recipe is shortcakes topped with fresh peaches for an amazing taste and texture combo.
As we see, the recipe has two distinct elements. One is the shortcakes that need to be baked, the other part is the peach and additives combo that forms the heart of flavor for this recipe.
You could take the classic route and bake the shortcakes yourself, or take a simple approach and get plain shortcakes from the market that can then be used for this recipe.
4. Delicious Peach Hand Pies
This brings back memories! There was a time when I absolutely loved hand-pies. Well, I still do, but there was a time when I was more delighted to see hand-pies on my birthday rather than the cake or even gifts. They may not be as popular, but I still hold them to be the greatest method of baking pies.
It helps that they’re simple enough to make. All this recipe needs, for example, all the ingredients this recipe needs are sliced peaches, a bit of sugar, and pre-made pie crust to hold things together.
Once you’re ready, let the pie spend some time in the oven, and prepare to enjoy hot and delicious pie.
5. Panna Cotta Fresh Peach Tart
It’s lovely how photogenically and neatly arranged the peach slices are on this tart. It would be a treat to eat or serve. Though that arrangement is going to take some time, the effect is pretty much worth it. This is a lovely and hearty recipe with multiple layers and amazing texture.
There’s pie crust at the base, a lush layer of cream cheese, and fresh peach slices along with peach jam work as the topping. It is something like a no-bake cheesecake, and will need to be set in the fridge for a while before you can enjoy this treat.
6. A Sugar-Free Peach Cobbler
The recipe presents another way of handling the classic peach cobbler, though it takes a different approach. And that’s not just being sugar-free, this one’s a little different than the other cobbler recipe also on our list. However, as mentioned, it’s more a change in approach, but the classic cobbler retains its form.
For the sugar-free part, the recipe makes use of granular sugar or another sugar alternative that is safe for baking. Many people don’t like the taste and after-taste that classic sugar alternatives like Stevia bring to baked goods, so take your pick carefully.
Also, to keep the sugar-free trend going, when you serve the cobbler, it might be a good idea to top it with a sugar-free vanilla ice cream to match the classic serving.
7. Peach, Burrata, and Prosciutto Salad
Now this promises to be an excellent treat with the combination of amazing ingredients. As the name implies, the stars of this salad are peach slices, prosciutto, and burrata. Additional ingredients for flavoring and styling include some olive oil, thyme leaves, sea salt, and some black pepper.
Make sure to break the burrata cheese into smaller pieces as you arrange it along with the peach slices and prosciutto. The basil leaves, while not necessary, add a nice flush of color and style to the salad. Play your cards well, and the presentation can make this salad look absolutely divine.
8. Peach Upside Down Cake
A highlight of this upside down cake is that this is an easy recipe to follow, making it suitable even for beginners. That said, this recipe doesn’t sacrifice goodness to favor ease. It has a soft and buttery texture and is topped with caramelized peach and sugar topping.
It has a wonderful mouthfeel and rich flavors. The ingredients for this recipe include sliced peaches, butter, flour, buttermilk, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and egg whites. There is some baking involved, but if you know your way around such recipes, you might also be able to use a skillet to achieve similar results.
9. Peach Galette with Blueberries
Here’s a lovely peach galette with some blueberries added for that extra zing and flavor. Galette doesn’t often get the love it deserves.
This old-fashioned rustic pie still deserves its place in the culinary world, and does remarkably well where styling and texture are concerned. If you’re so inclined, there’s quite some room for creativity with this approach.
10. A Grilled Peach And Burrata Salad
This is a lovely salad with peach and burrata cheese as the key ingredients. Putting together the ingredients for this recipe is easy enough and you can quickly get yourself a nice dose of flavor and amazing textures.
The more delicate part here is grilling the peaches and getting it just right. You want that wonderful texture and flavor of a grilled peach, but overdoing it can make them get a weird texture.
Other notable ingredients for this recipe include prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, some arugula, some basil leaves, salt, and pepper.