Bring a real taste of summer to your table with these fresh peach recipes, from down-home peach desserts like pie and cobbler to fresh takes on classic favorites like peach salsa and pork tenderloin.
34 Recipes to Make with Farm Stand Fresh Peaches
Grilled Peach, Rice & Arugula Salad
This hearty salad was created when I needed to clear out some leftovers from the fridge—and it became an instant hit! The grilled peaches are the ultimate “tastes like summer” salad booster. —Lauren Wyler, Dripping Springs, Texas
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Spiced Peach Puffs
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We always made cream puffs for special occasions when I was growing up in our family of seven. Sometimes we used a custard filling, but this version with whipped cream and peaches is the best. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cream puff: 99 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
Don’t have fresh peaches on hand? Use our guidelines to decide when you can swap for frozen.
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Peach Pound Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our state grows excellent peaches, and this is one recipe I’m quick to pull out when they are in season. It’s a tender, moist peach pound cake that receives rave reviews wherever I take it. —Betty Jean Gosnell, Inman, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 335 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone loves a peach blueberry cobbler. This one is the perfect, scrumptious treat! If you’re taking it to a party, you might want to make another one for yourself. There won’t be leftovers! —Laura Jansen, Battle Creek, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 260 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Peach Caprese Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
During summer, I like to use the fresh ingredients I receive weekly from my local food share, and that’s how I created this peach Caprese salad. I use large balls of mozzarella torn into pieces, but you could use smaller mozzarella pearls. —Mounir Echariti, Mendham, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 salad: 343 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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Lime & Spice Peach Cobbler
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This was my grandmother’s favorite recipe to make when they had bushels of peaches. Now I love to bake it whenever I can for my family and friends. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 287 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Golden Beet and Peach Soup with Tarragon
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One summer we had a bumper crop of peaches from our two trees, so I had fun experimenting with different recipes. After seeing a beet soup recipe in a cookbook, I changed it a bit to include our homegrown golden beets and sweet peaches. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 159 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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Peach Tart
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When ripe peaches finally arrive at local fruit stands, this is the first recipe I reach for. The tart is perfection—a delightful way to celebrate spring's arrival! You can make the tart with other varieties of fruit, too. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 222 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Peach-Blueberry Crumble Tart
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy-to-prepare tart is a family favorite, fresh out of the oven or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —James Schend, Culinary Deputy Editor, Taste Recipes
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 229 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chicken with Peach-Avocado Salsa
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This super-fresh dinner is pure summer—juicy peaches, creamy avocado, grilled chicken and a kick of hot sauce and lime. To get it on the table even quicker, make the salsa ahead of time. —Shannon Roum, Cudahy, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup salsa: 265 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Peach Jam
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
3 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
Bourbon has been popular at our house since we visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a few years ago. Every bite of this jam reminds me of that fun trip. —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 88 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of the best peach dump cake recipes in the world. It's sweet, tender cake with a beautifully crisp cobbler topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, and dessert's golden. —Keri Sparks, Little Elm, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 234 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Peach Salsa
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
11 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh peaches and tomatoes make my salsa a winner over store-bought versions. I give my co-workers several jars throughout the year as a special treat. —Peggi Stahnke, Cleveland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 28 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
Here’s how to freeze peaches during peak season so you can enjoy ripe and juicy peaches all year long.
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Peach Bruschetta
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite of fresh peach amid a medley of lively flavors. —Nikiko Masumoto, Del Ray, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 69 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Peach Crumble
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We save our forks after dinner so we can enjoy this yummy old-fashioned peach crumble dessert. It’s delicious, so easy to make and wonderful with ice cream. —Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 237 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Just Peachy Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had a pork tenderloin and ripe peaches that begged to be put together. The results proved irresistible! This fresh entree tastes like summer. —Julia Gosliga, Addison, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 241 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Baked Peach Pancake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish makes for a dramatic presentation. I usually take it right from the oven to the table, fill it with peaches and sour cream and serve it with bacon or ham. Whenever I go home, my mom (the best cook I know) asks me to make this. —Nancy Wilkinson, Princeton, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without sour cream): 149 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
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Caribbean-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings (1-1/3 cups salsa)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this recipe because of the depth of flavors and burst of colors. It's quick and easy to make. It's best when peaches are in season, but you could try strawberries or pineapple instead. —Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork with 1/3 cup salsa: 229 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Peach Blueberry Pie
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What a flavor! That's what I hear most often when guests taste this pie. —Sue Thumma, Shepherd, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 406 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Northwest Salmon Salad
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings (1 cup dressing)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love that I can use my favorite Northwest ingredients—salmon, blueberries and hazelnuts—all in one recipe. The salmon
and dressing make a tasty sandwich too. —Davis Clevenger, Dexter, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 salad with 1/4 cup dressing: 305 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Peach Smoothie
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Whip up this creamy peach smoothie as a refreshing and nutritious snack or a quick chilled breakfast. Because you can use frozen fruit, you don't have to wait until peaches are in season to enjoy this delicious smoothie. —Martha Polasek, Markham, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
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Summer Chicken Macaroni Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For sunny, lazy days, I make a loaded macaroni salad that’s like three salads in one. The mix of fresh veggies, sweet peaches and crunchy pistachios is a surprisingly delicious combo. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
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Cucumber Fruit Salsa
Total Time
25 min
Servings
24 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Our garden always gives us way more cucumbers and tomatoes than we know what to do with. But we’ve learned how to handle the unexpected with a surprise of our own. This is our pretty, fresh way to use up the bounty. —Anna Davis, Springfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Pickled Peaches
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh peach quarters soaked in vinegar, sugar and warm spices are a classic southern treat. Serve with ice cream, pound cake, roasted meat and veggies, or mix into your favorite salad greens.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
4 pieces: 78 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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Rich Fruit Kuchens
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
4 coffee cakes (8 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This German classic is such a part of our reunions, we designate a special place to serve it. Five generations flock to the "Kuchen Room" for this coffee cake. —Stephanie Schentzel, Northville, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 242 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Peach Ice Cream
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
When peaches are in season, this recipe is at the top of my list to make. The pureed fruit lends a fresh flavor to the silky-smooth ice cream. You'll have to make it more than once, though, because the first batch never lasts long!
-Toni Box
Weaver, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 306 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Peach Upside-Down Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks have been flipping over this peach upside-down cake for generations. This dessert is very popular with my family and guests. —Terri Kirschner, Carlisle, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 384 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Golden Summer Peach Gazpacho
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because peaches and tomatoes are in season at the same time, I like to blend them into a cool, delicious soup. Leftovers keep well in the fridge—but they rarely last long enough to get there. —Julie Hession, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 56 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.
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Raspberry Peach Puff Pancake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a simple, satisfying treat that’s perfect when you have company for brunch. It’s elegant enough that you can even serve it for dessert at other meals. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1/2 cup fruit and 1 tablespoon yogurt: 199 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Raspberry Peach Jam
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
When my jam won a first-place pink ribbon at our local county fair, I was overjoyed but it's not the highest compliment that recipe has received. Two girlfriends that I share it with tell me if they don't hide the jam from their husbands and children, they'll devour an entire jarful at just a sitting! —Patricia Larsen, Leslieville, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 33 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Grilled Honey-Balsamic Glazed Fruit
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings (1/2 cup glaze)
From the Recipe Creator:
One summer my mother-in-law made us grilled peaches basted with a sweet and tangy sauce. These are so good I'm always tempted to eat the whole batch. —Kristin Van Dyken, West Richland, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without ice cream): 164 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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Raspberry Peach Tart
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s no shortage of fresh peaches and raspberries where I live. I use the fruit I grow to bake up this sweet and special fruit tart.— Mary Ann Rempel, Southold, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 227 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Peaches & Cream Jelly Roll
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cake rolls make a lovely presentation for a party, and they are simple to cut into even slices. My father taught me how to make them, and sometimes we get together and make them for family and friends. —Malena Coleman, Rockville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 192 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Makeover Turkey Burgers with Peach Mayo
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The unique fruit and mayo combination puts this burger over the top. You can also substitute nectarines for the peaches. They're both delicious! —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger (calculated without optional toppings): 319 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
