The summer months are known for their rich supply of delicious, fresh fruits and vegetables that have been ripened to perfection by just the right amount of time in the sun. One fruit that seems especially more delicious in the warmer weather: the peach.
With their sweet, juicy flesh bursting with summer flavor, peaches are great eaten sliced or straight off the pit, but they enter a whole new world of wonderful when they are baked into a decadent dessert or are served as a succulent complement to a bounty of BBQ. Here are 10 of our favorite peach recipes perfect for any summer meal!
1. Upside-Down Peach-Rhubarb Polenta Cake from Aida Mollenkamp
Rhubarb adds a hint of tart brightness to this dessert (whose leftovers would make an amazing breakfast!)
2. Portobello and Peach Burgers from Green Kitchen Stories
Grilling peaches brings out their sweetness and adds a subtle smokiness
3. Bulgur with Peaches and Mint from Cooking Light
This grain dish may be simple, but it does not lack in the flavor department
4. Southern Peach Crumble from Food52
A simple dessert that’s bubbling to the brim with flavor
5. Tomato, Peach, & Burrata Salad from Two Peas and their Pod
Nothing screams summer more than tomatoes and peaches, so why not combine them in one amazing dish?
6. Fresh Peach Frozen Yogurt from The Kitchn
This light, tasty, and refreshing dessert has only 4 ingredients!
7. Grilled Chicken, Peach, Blackberry + Basil Pizza from How Sweet it is
It may sound like an unconventional pizza topping combo, but it sure is delicious
8. Caribbean Peach Slaw Salad with Crispy Tofu from TASTE
Spicy, crunchy, sweet, savory, healthy, and vegetarian – what more could you want?
9. Chilled Peach Soup with Fresh Goat Cheese from Food & Wine
Sweet, tangy, and just a hint of creamy – a perfect recipe for summer soup
10. Peach Margarita from A Beautiful Mess
Peaches add a lovely summer twist to a classic cocktail
What’s your favorite way to enjoy summer peaches?
