Best Peach Recipes. 30 ideas from classic pie to peach tenderloin! (2024)

Best Peach Recipes. Over 30 of our favourite peach recipes ever on Rock Recipes! From classic peach pie and peach crumble to new ideas like an incredible Peaches and Cream Flan. These are all the recipes you’ll need to deliciously celebrate peach season.

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30 of our Very Best Peach Recipes

Originally published August 2015.

Folks who have followed Rock Recipes for the past 12 years know how very fond I am of summer peach season. It really does stem, I think, of childhood memories of picking peaches in the Niagara Region of Ontario while there on vacation.

It was the first time I had ever picked fruit like that in an orchard and memories of those sweet juicy peaches still have me craving them every year at this time.

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Fresh or frozen peaches both work well in many of our best peach recipes.

I recently featured Peach Week on Rock Recipes Facebook Page and Twitter Feed. So, I thought a round up of the top peach recipes we have highlighted over the years would be a great resource while fresh summer peaches are still available.

It will be a list I can add too in subsequent peach seasons too. Who knows I made a couple to this list before the peach season comes to a close. Stay tuned!

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Best Peach Recipes from 12 years on RockRecipes.com

Best Peach Recipes. Over 30 of our favourite peach recipes ever on Rock Recipes! From classic peach pie and peach crumble to new ideas like an incredible Peaches and Cream Flan. These are all the recipes you'll need to deliciously celebrate peach season.

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Screechin' Peach Cobbler

Screechin' Peach Cobbler. An old fashioned favourite southern dessert made even better with the addition of dark rum to the ripe fresh peaches!

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Peaches and Cream Flan

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Perfect Peach Pie

Perfect Peach Pie - a highlight of summer baking! This pie is an absolute must-have in our house every year at the height of summer peach season when they are at their sweet, juicy best.

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Peach BBQ Sauce

Honey Peach BBQ Sauce - brings the flavour of summer's sweetest fruit to a tangy and flavourful barbecue sauce. Terrific for ribs, pulled pork and chicken, especially grilled wings.

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Blueberry Peach Sour Cream Cake

Blueberry Peach Sour Cream Cake. A marriage of great seasonal flavors! A summer into fall recipe taking advantage of seasonal fruits when they are both available.

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Peach Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Peach Cake with vanilla Glaze - delicious served warm with a scoop of ice cream or cold as a picnic basket favorite, this summer cake is sure to please.

Old Fashioned Peach Crumble. Dessert couldn’t be simpler, easier or tastier than this fresh peach crumble with a buttery oatmeal crumble topping.

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Peach Cheesecake Cookie Bars

Peach Cheesecake Cookie Bars - a super easy dessert idea when you don't want a full cheesecake or freeze them as cookie bars to enjoy a few at a time.

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Honey Lemon Vinaigrette on Peach Bacon Salad

Honey Lemon Vinaigrette on Peach BaconSalad. A vinaigrette recipe that goes particularly well with salads containing summer fruits and berries like peaches and plums or strawberries & raspberries.

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Pecan Peach Crumble Pie

Pecan Peach Crumble Pie - a simple fresh peach filling in an all butter flakey crust, crowned with a buttery pecan & cinnamon crumble topping.

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Rum Marinated Grilled Peaches

Rum Marinated Grilled Peaches. A wonderfully flavourful but incredibly easy summer dessert idea from the backyard grill. Great served with ice cream & cake.

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Peach and Basil Salsa

Peach and Basil Salsa - a refreshingly delicious combination of two of summer's best flavors. Delectable on grilled chicken or pork.

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Ginger Peach Rolls

A new take on a traditional cinnamon roll with an emphasis on the fantastic flavour combination of ginger and peaches.

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Grilled Balsamic Peach Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Balsamic Peach Pork Tenderloin. Only 261 calories! Quick, delicious, spice rubbed pork tenderloin, served with marinated, grilled balsamic peaches.

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Roasted Peaches and Cream Cake

Roasted Peaches and Cream Cake - A simple butter cake covered in whipped cream and filled with a flavor concentrated roasted peach compote.

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Easy Roasted Peach Jam

Easy Roasted Peach Jam. A super simple, 3 ingredient jam that you make in the oven, reducing and intensifying the flavour of the fruit as it roasts.

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Peaches and Cream Trifle

Peaches and Cream Trifle. A luscious summer dessert and a terrific way to serve a large group.

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Bourbon Peach Shortcake

Bourbon Peach Shortcake. A light as air sponge cake gets layered with vanilla whipped cream and peaches which have been marinated in vanilla and bourbon

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Mango Peach Coconut Crumble

Mango Peach Coconut Crumble. An incredibly delicious tropical twist on peach crumble.

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Brandied Peach Shortcake

Brandied Peach Shortcake starts with a rich cream cheese cake batter, then topped with boozy brandy soaked peaches and plenty of vanilla whipped cream.

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No Bake Cheesecake with Roasted Peach Jam

No Bake Cheesecake with Roasted Peach Jam - an easy to make vanilla no bake cheesecake, topped with incredibly flavourful roasted peach jam.

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Lime Peach Salsa

Lime Peach Salsa – a summer fresh recipe to try at the height of peach season. It goes deliciously well with everything from grilled fish to quesadillas!

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Amaretto Peach Sorbet

A very easy peach sorbet recipe with the added fragrant flavor of Amaretto liqueur. A delicious refreshing end to an elegant summer dinner.

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Peach Gingerbread Upside Down Cake

Peach Gingerbread Upside Down Cake - You may not think it but peaches and ginger are a delicious flavor combination that never worked better than in this beautiful summer dessert.

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Upside Down Peach Crumble Pie

Upside Down Peach Crumble Pie. A peach crumble in pie form using the crumble mixture as a the crust. Delicious with a scoop of good vanilla ice cream as a terrific summertime dessert.

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Summer Peach Custard Tart

Summer Peach Custard Tart - this might just be the perfect summer barbecue dessert. So easy to make but your guests will think you slaved over it.

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Shortcut Summer Peach Strudel

Shortcut Summer Peach Strudel - an easy summer dessert idea using fresh peaches at their best and ready to use, frozen puff pastry.

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Easy Cherry Peach Turnovers

Easy Cherry Peach Turnovers - use ready made, store bought, puff pasty to quickly put these easy turnovers together for a weekend brunch or even to serve warm with ice cream as a delicious summer dessert.

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Peach Upside Down Cake

Peach Upside Down Cake. A classic summer dessert to be enjoyed when fresh peaches are at their, ripe, juicy best. Perfect with vanilla bean ice cream.

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Ginger Snap Peach Crumble

Ginger Snap Peach Crumble. A perfect summer dessert! or use frozen peaches in winter. The flavours of ginger & peach go amazingly well together in this deliciously different peach crumble.

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Pork Loin Chops with Cranberry Peach Chutney

Cranberry Peach Chutney. A quick and easy chutney that's perfect to serve with grilled or roasted pork chops or chicken for a flavourful weekday dinner.

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FAQs

Do you have to peel peaches for a peach pie? ›

For perfect pie filling, be sure to buy peaches at the peak of ripeness; the skin should easily bruise with the lightest amount of pressure. Many bakers prefer to remove the skins from peaches when using them for pie filling, as some find the skin's texture unpleasant and are put off by its slightly bitter flavor.

What are the best peaches for pies? ›

Two popular varieties for pies are the Sun Haven Peach, since it resists browning and its wonderfully "peachy" flavor shines through even when cooked and Intrepid Peach, which has high marks in flavor and texture when baked – on top of coming from a hardy and disease-resistant tree.

What to do with peaches before they go bad? ›

From condiments and drinks to dessert and breakfast, use up your overripe peaches with a little prep work.
  1. Freeze them for smoothies. ...
  2. Churn up ice cream. ...
  3. Make jams or jellies. ...
  4. Bake them off in a crumble or pie. ...
  5. Use them in bread or cakes. ...
  6. Make salad dressing. ...
  7. Use it as a savory topping. ...
  8. Mix them into drinks.
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Is it OK to freeze whole peaches? ›

You can peel them raw, but it is easier to blanch the peaches first so the skin falls right off. But, if you're in a rush and just want to seal in that fresh summer flavor as soon as possible, you can place whole peaches right into a freezer bag.

Can you freeze fresh peaches? ›

Freezing peaches is one of the easiest ways to preserve the flavors of summer. The freezing method also locks in the fresh peach flavors, so they're ready to quickly thaw and bless your taste buds throughout the year. For best results, you'll want to peel and slice your peaches prior to freezing.

How do you make peaches taste better? ›

Ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, clove and nutmeg give warmth and gentle spice to peaches, while herbs like basil, tarragon, thyme and rosemary add earthy notes to peach desserts.

What is the best thickener for peach pie? ›

We like tapioca in blueberry, cherry or peach pies. Arrowroot, unlike cornstarch, is not broken down by the acid in the fruit you are using so it is a good choice for fruit with a higher content of acidity such as strawberries or blackberries.

How many peaches make 5 cups? ›

About 2 medium peaches = 1 cup sliced peaches. About 4 medium peaches = 1 cup pureed peach. About 3 medium peaches = 1 pound of peaches.

What are the most delicious peaches? ›

Donut peaches are small, squished-looking fruits that some people consider the sweetest of all. They come in white-fleshed varieties that are soft, juicy and super sweet. Other contenders for the sweetest peach are Redhaven, Red Globe, Polly and Elberta varieties.

What are number 1 peaches? ›

1 consists of fresh freestone peaches of similar varietal characteristics which are mature, fairly well formed, firm, firm ripe, or ripe, but not hard or soft; which are free from decay, worms, worm holes, and split pits, and free from damage caused by scab, bacterial spot, other disease, insects, bruises, or other ...

Do peaches last longer in the fridge or on the counter? ›

Storing Ripe Peaches

Ripe peaches are best when eaten right away, but if you have more than you can eat in a single sitting, stash them in the refrigerator for up to a couple days. The cool temperature slows down ripening and prevents the peaches from quickly spoiling.

Should peaches be stored in the refrigerator? ›

Ideally, you should eat ripe peaches as early as possible so you can enjoy their full mouth-watering sweetness. However, if you'd rather wait and enjoy your ripe peach at a later date, you do need to refrigerate your peaches to slow down the ripening process.

Can you eat peaches after they turn brown? ›

Yes, they won't hurt you, but taste them before you cook with them. Some may be sweet, and some may not taste good. It depends on how brown and how long its been brown.

Can you freeze peaches for later use? ›

Be sure to remove as much air as possible from around the frozen peach slices before zipping it tight. Add the date on the bag before placing it in the freezer. Frozen peaches will last for 6-12 months. After this time the peaches will begin to get freezer burn and will lose a large majority of their flavor.

How do you preserve extra peaches? ›

All you have to do is slice your fresh peaches, line them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and flash freeze them around 4 hours. Once done, remove the sliced peaches and put them into an air tight plastic bag, placing them in the deepest part of your freezer.

How do you preserve fresh peaches? ›

Freezing is one of the easiest methods for preserving peaches. If you have room in your freezer and some plastic containers or storage bags, you can freeze your harvest. Depending on your needs, you can customize the process slightly, like peeling the skin or adding sugar before freezing.

How do you store fresh peaches long term? ›

Your best option for long-term storage is to place your peaches in the freezer. Properly storing your peaches in the freezer will allow them to stay fresh for a few months. If you use this method, be sure to thaw your peaches before use.

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