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50 Ways to Use a Farmers' Market Haul of Fresh Peaches

Fresh peaches won't stay ripe for long—so you'll want to make the most of them. From peach cobbler to peach sangria to peach salsa, here are the best sweet and savory ways to enjoy juicy, summer peaches.

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June 11, 2018
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5 Ways to Use a Farmers' Market Haul of Fresh Peaches

Here are the best sweet and savory ways to enjoy juicy, summer peaches.50 Ways to Use a Farmers' Market Haul of Fresh Peaches
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2 of 51 Jennifer Causey

Pavlova Layer Cake with Raspberries and Peaches

This show-stopping peach and raspberry pavlova cake is just 158 calories per slice. This classic meringue-based dessert with a crisp outer texture and soft, creamy inside will blow guests away at brunches, showers, and teas. We stay seasonal by topping it with fresh peaches and raspberries, but any assortment of berries and stone fruit would work.  

View Recipe: Pavlova Layer Cake with Raspberries and Peaches
3 of 51 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Peach-Vanilla Slab Pie

The next time you need a dessert for a crowd—backyard barbecue, picnic, block party—think slab pie. You'll need to roll the dough out so that it's very thin; to make this easier, you can roll it out on parchment paper and place the whole thing, including the paper, in the pan.

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4 of 51 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Grilled Chicken Thighs With Peach Salad

Sweet peaches and tart green tomatoes gain depth from a bit of char on the grill—and they pair beautifully with grilled chicken thighs. Look for peaches that are still slightly firm so they hold up to the heat.

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5 of 51 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Peach-Thyme Galette

Rustic, free-form edges give this dessert a beautiful look. The crust is made with whole-wheat pastry flour, which is finely milled and thus perfect for pastries.

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6 of 51 Photo: John Autry

Grilled Peaches With Honey Cream

Our Grilled Peaches with Honey Cream are the perfect summer cookout treat. Grilling brings out the sweetness in peaches, and the caramelization created by the fruit on the searing hot grates adds a bittersweet bite you'll never forget. You can use apricots or nectarines instead of peaches if you have those. Garnish with mint, if desired.

RELATED: Try One of These 40+ Sensational Summer Desserts

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7 of 51 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Honey-Bourbon Peach Preserves

Bourbon imparts oaky richness to honeyed peaches. Don't be tempted to use a higher-proof whiskey; the flavor will be too "hot."

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8 of 51 Photo: Jennifer Causey

BBQ Chicken with Peach and Feta Slaw

This summery crunch-tastic slaw is guaranteed to find its way into your recipe rotation for the rest of the season. Using ripe, juicy peaches, it's the perfect sweet-salty side dish for any number of grilled or smoked proteins.

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9 of 51 Greg DuPree

Easy Peach Hand Pies

With just five ingredients, these summer fruit snacks come together in a snap. Store-bought pie dough cuts down on prep work—simply roll it out, add the fillings, seal, then bake. Best of all, one hand pie is just 43 calories. 

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10 of 51 Photo: Mary Britton Senseney

Strawberries, Peaches, and Basil with Orange Vinaigrette

Dessert vinaigrettes? It's an idea whose time has come. The warm vinaigrette releases an intoxicating perfume when poured over the fresh fruit. Serve within 20 minutes of preparing for maximum flavor and optimal temperature.

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11 of 51 Photo: Squire Fox

Peach Cobbler Ice Cream with Bourbon-Caramel Sauce

Here's a delicious ice-cream recipe that doesn't require an ice-cream maker: Just stir the ingredients together, and freeze. Fold the whipped topping in with as few strokes as possible while making sure everything is well blended.

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12 of 51 Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Pan-Grilled Chicken with Peach Salsa

Twenty five minutes is all you need to make this tasty Pan-Grilled Chicken with Peach Salsa recipe. Keep the grill pan going and cook double the chicken, then slice for salads, tacos, sandwiches, or stir-fries during the week. Serve it with Tomato, Herb, and Baby Lettuce Salad.

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13 of 51 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Grilled Chicken Thighs With Peach-Lime Salsa

We love the combination of sweet peaches and fiery peppers; seed the jalapeño if you prefer a dish with hints of pepper flavor, minus the burn. 

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14 of 51 Photo: Brian Woodcock

Tomato and Peach Salad with Almonds

Ripe, meaty tomatoes star in this salad. Layer the peach slices between tomato slices. Choose small herb leaves, and keep them whole.

Also try these variations: Caesar Breadcrumb, Halloumi and Oregano, and Avocado and Onion

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15 of 51 Photo Courtesy of Oxmoor House

Peaches and Cream Mini Cupcakes

Petite and almost too cute to eat, these miniature cupcakes are infused with the sweet flavor of summer's juiciest fruit.

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16 of 51 Caitlin Bensel

Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Peach Sauce

This easy weeknight dinner marries sweet, bourbon-spiked peaches with succulent pork tenderloin for a savory-sweet effect. On the side, we toss together a crunchy cabbage slaw. 

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17 of 51 Photo: Dana Gallagher

No-Bake Peach Pie

A gorgeous pile of syrupy fruit tops a creamy concoction that falls somewhere between decadent cheesecake and billowy chiffon pie. This luscious dessert comes together easily and is the perfect ending to summer supper with friends. Use the softest and juiciest peaches you have, even slightly overripe fruit. For added peach oomph, chop some of the topping and stir it into the filling.

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18 of 51 Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

A sweet and savory peach glaze caramelizes on the pork as it cooks to perfection in a grill pan. We cut the tenderloin in half crosswise for easier maneuvering and faster cooking, and we tent the pork with foil to hold in more heat while it's in the pan. You could also use a cast-iron skillet if you don't have a grill pan. Serve with Watermelon-Tomato Salad.

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19 of 51 Photo: Randy Mayor

Peaches and Cream Waffle

The freezer aisle of your grocery store is stocked with a hearty selection of whole-grain toaster waffles that have less than 100 calories per serving. That's a low-calorie, grain-rich base for tasty combos that go way beyond butter and syrup.

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20 of 51 Photo: Dana Gallagher

Peaches-and-Cream Frozen Pops

Our version of the Creamsicle is silky, with distinct peachy flavor. It’s a not-too-sweet pop that grown-ups will love but that’s playful enough for all ages.

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21 of 51 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Slow Cooker Cardamom Rice Pudding with Fresh Peaches

Let the slow cooker do all the work with this easy, fuss-free pudding recipe that is great for a cold night in bed, or hosting a crowd. We love the slight tartness of ripe, juicy peaches with this fuss-free, no-stir pudding, but a blend of plump summer berries would be equally delicious. Serve it with peach slices and a dash of cinnamon for an elegant, sophisticated presentation.

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22 of 51 Photo: Iain Bagwell

Peach and Gorgonzola Chicken Pizza

Ditch the tomato sauce and give pizza a makeover by topping with fresh peach slices and two types of cheese. A drizzle of tangy balsamic reduction provides the perfect balance to the sweet summer fruit.

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23 of 51 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Candied Pancetta Stacks

Here's a fresh take on caprese that invites a meaty, umami burst from pancetta. Serve at an appetizer or dessert (think cheese-and-charcuterie board reinvented) at your next summer soiree for a crowd-pleasing treat.

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24 of 51 Photo: John Autry

Bourbon-Glazed Peaches With Yogurt

If you have the willpower, keep this recipe in the files until July and August roll around and peaches are at their most delicious. Then, as the fruit hangs on the trees soaking up sunshine during summer's hottest days, all the magic happens. Crisp flesh softens, and sugar levels rise to balance the tart acidity. No question: Peak peach time is worth the wait.

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25 of 51 Photo: John Autry

Blueberry-Peach Cobbler

Our Blueberry-Peach Cobbler is like a blueberry muffin canoodling with fresh peaches. Be sure to use peaches that aren't superripe for this recipe so they'll hold their shape when cooked. The baking dish will be brimming with fruit and topping, so it's a good idea to place it on a foil-lined baking sheet before putting it in the oven.

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26 of 51 Photo: Randy Mayor

Maple-Peach Milk Shake

Blend maple syrup, peaches, low-fat frozen yogurt, and low-fat milk to make this flavorful milkshake.

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27 of 51 Photo: Randy Mayor

Berry-Peach Cobbler with Sugared Almonds

A delicious combination of blueberries, blackberries, and peaches yields a sweet, juicy dessert that's the epitome of summer.

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28 of 51 Photo: Gentyl & Hyers

Sparkling Rosemary-Peach Cocktails

A heady punch of woodsy rosemary creates an herbaceous riff on the classic Bellini.

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29 of 51 Photo: Oxmoor House

Peach Lemonade

A quick chop, blend, whir, and stir, and fresh, homemade peach lemonade will be chilling in the fridge. Keep this on hand in the hot summer months as a satisfying thirst-quencher. Add a little white bourbon or rum for garden parties.

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30 of 51 Photo: John Autry

Prosciutto, Peach, and Sweet Lettuce Salad

Serve this light main-course salad with a hunk of crusty baguette and a glass of chilled Riesling, which will stand up to the sweetness of peaches and honey. Choose ripe, juicy peaches, and leave the peel on for more texture. Ricotta salata is a milky, mild, slightly salty cheese that's easy to crumble; you can substitute feta or goat cheese. The crowning glory: a sprinkling of cooling, fresh mint leaves. Salty-sweet-crunchy-creamy: all rolled into one glorious salad.

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31 of 51 Photo: John Autry

Skillet Pork Chop Sauté with Peaches

Generations before ours preserved summer’s bounty by pickling peaches in a spiced, sweet syrup that paired well with Sunday suppers of pork or poultry. Take the easier route with this go-to pan sauté that complements pork in a big way. Serve over quick-cooking couscous.

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32 of 51 Photo: Randy Mayor

Fiery Grilled Peach and Habanero Salsa

Grilling the peaches caramelizes their natural sugar for this sweet and spicy salsa. Serve with roasted pork, fish—like striped bass—or chicken. Refrigerate for up to three days.

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33 of 51 Photo: Jason Varney

Spiced Chicken with Grilled Peach Salsa

Purple scallions have a mild, sweet taste and a beautiful deep color. Substitute green onions if you can't find their purple cousin.

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34 of 51 Photo: Randy Mayor

Vanilla Amaranth with Peach Compote

Amaranth cooks up creamy and tender; don’t expect it to fluff. That makes it ideal for a breakfast with fruit, vanilla, and warm spices.

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35 of 51 Photo: Johnny Autry

Easy Peach Crisp

For this dessert, be sure to choose peaches that are ripe but still slightly firm to the touch. If you have a large toaster oven, use it to broil the granola for the topping.

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36 of 51 Paige Grandjean

Air-Fried Peach Hand Pies

Perfectly flaky pies from your air fryer? You bet! Store-bought piecrust is a smart shortcut; it bakes up nice and flaky in the air fryer. Naturally, fresh peaches will make the best filling, but you can use thawed frozen peaches if the fresh kind aren’t in season. Don’t toss out the leftover peach juice—simmer it down in a small saucepan until thickened for a fantastic ice cream topper.

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37 of 51 Photo: Johnny Miller

Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Pulled Pork Sliders

These sliders are a saucy mess, in the best way possible—leaving you sweet-tangy drips to lick off your hands. The recipe demonstrates one tasty way to use our slow cooker pork recipe. Go for a standard, soft bun here—it's best for barbecue.

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38 of 51 Photo: Johnny Miller

Peachy Almond Shortcakes

Almond flour lends nutty flavor to the shortcake. Fresh lime accentuates the sweet peaches, topped with a creamy whipped topping.

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39 of 51 Photo: Dana Gallagher

Bourbon-Peach Limeade

The flavors point South in this summertime refresher: peaches getting happy with bourbon. Freeze fresh peach and lime slices on a parchment-lined pan, and drop a few into your drink for a frosty garnish.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Sauce

Smoked paprika comes from a centuries-old tradition in which chile peppers are slowly dried over low-burning fires of Spanish oak and then ground into powder. In the slow cooker, this earthy, aromatic spice adds outdoor smoked barbecue flavor.

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41 of 51 Photo: Dana Gallagher

Quick Pickled Peaches


These gorgeously spiced, tangy-sweet peaches make a fantastic addition to a summer relish tray, or serve them on pound cake or alongside grilled pork or chicken. Look for peaches that are still a little firm; they will soften some in the warm liquid. If you start with very ripe peaches, they may oversoften by the time they are finished pickling.

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42 of 51 Photo: John Autry

Striped Bass with Peach Salsa

Sweet peach salsa with a slight kick (courtesy of thinly-sliced shallots) is topped on simply seasoned grilled bass. You'll love the bright, fresh flavors and smoky fish.

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43 of 51 Photo: Dana Gallagher

Peach Salad with Tomatoes and Beets

Golden beets and a mix of colorful tomatoes (like Purple Cherokee and red heirlooms) offer a dramatic contrast on the plate and are a beautiful and tasty base for the tangy-sweet peaches on top—but red beets and any garden tomatoes would also work.

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44 of 51 Photo: John Autry

Chocolate-Amaretti Peaches

Our version of this quick dessert uses shaved bittersweet chocolate for added richness. Look for amaretti cookies at specialty or gourmet markets; they have a distinct almond-amaretto flavor and crunchy texture that make this dish memorable. In a pinch, you can substitute crumbled almond biscotti.

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45 of 51 Photo: Gentl and Hyers

Grilled Halibut with Peach and Pepper Salsa

A fresh fruit salsa makes a sweet side for grilled halibut in the summer. Here, seasonal peaches paired with a fiery habañero pepper produce a sweet-spicy flavor. Leave the juicy fruit unpeeled for more color and texture.

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46 of 51 Photo: John Autry

Sparkling Peach Sangria

This fizzy, sparkly drink will be a hit at your next gathering. Its rich sunset color and bold peachy flavor will keep you intrigued until the very last drop.

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47 of 51 Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Slow Cooker Bourbon-Peach Baked Beans

Skip the canned baked beans in favor of our fuss-free version, which saves up to 300mg sodium per serving. Adobo sauce and bacon build a smoky backbone, while peak-season peaches offer sweet contrast. Bonus: The beans will stay warm in a covered slow cooker for up to 2 hours after being unplugged.

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48 of 51 Photo: Dana Gallagher

Sautéed
 Black Grouper
 with Peach Relish

Black grouper, a mild white-fleshed fish, comes from the Gulf of Mexico and is a sustainable seafood choice, but not all kinds of grouper are. If you can’t find black grouper, you can substitute sustainably caught halibut, cod, or salmon.

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49 of 51 Photo: Randy Mayor

Peach-Glazed Chicken with Peach-Studded Bulgur

A double dose of peach is a welcome sign of summer. You can also use diced plums or nectarines in the bulgur mixture.

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50 of 51 Photo: John Autry

Pepper Jack, Chicken, and Peach Quesadillas

Give average chicken quesadillas new life with sweet peaches and spicy cheese. For the kids, try fontina or Monterey Jack instead.

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51 of 51 Photo: Dana Gallagher

Peach and Prosciutto Canapés

The elegance of this easy appetizer belies its simplicity. Make-ahead tip: Toast the baguette slices and combine the cheese mixture well in advance, but assemble just before company arrives for the best results; it will all come together in a flash.

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