10 Fresh Peach Recipes Perfect for Summer

Intro

When peach season hits, you know it’s time to celebrate summer with juicy, sweet, and sun-kissed flavour in every bite. Whether you picked them fresh from a farmer’s market or grabbed a ripe batch at your grocery store, peaches bring that perfect mix of sweet and tart to any dish. This roundup of 10 fresh peach recipes is all about highlighting this seasonal superstar in everything from sweet desserts to savoury sides. Let’s make the most of peach season together—your summer table is about to get a whole lot brighter!

1. Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
• 1 ball burrata cheese
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Balsamic glaze
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• Lightly brush peach halves with olive oil.
• Grill peaches cut-side down for 2–3 minutes.
• On a plate, arrange arugula, torn burrata, and grilled peaches.
• Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Variations:

• Swap arugula with baby spinach
• Use goat cheese or fresh mozzarella instead of burrata

Storage Tip:

Enjoy fresh! Not ideal for storage after assembled.

2. Peach Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 peach, diced
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Honey or maple syrup to taste

Instructions:

• Mix all ingredients in a mason jar.
• Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• In the morning, stir and top with extra peach slices or almonds.

Variations:

• Add Greek yogurt for extra creaminess
• Swap chia seeds with flaxseeds

Storage Tip:

Lasts 3–4 days in the fridge.

3. Fresh Peach Salsa

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe peaches, diced
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• Handful of chopped cilantro
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• Let it sit 10–15 minutes to blend flavors.
• Serve with grilled chicken, fish, or chips.

Tip:

Add diced avocado for a creamy twist.

4. Peach Yogurt Popsicles

Ingredients:

• 2 peaches, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

• Blend all ingredients until smooth.
• Pour into popsicle molds and freeze 4–6 hours.
• Run molds under warm water to release.

Storage:

Keep frozen for up to 1 month.

5. Peach and Basil Flatbread

Ingredients:

• 1 flatbread or naan
• 1 peach, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup ricotta or goat cheese
• Fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil and balsamic glaze

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Spread cheese on flatbread, layer peaches, and drizzle olive oil.
• Bake for 8–10 minutes.
• Top with basil and a balsamic drizzle before serving.

6. Peach Iced Tea

Ingredients:

• 4 cups brewed black tea
• 2 ripe peaches, sliced
• 1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional)
• Ice & mint sprigs

Instructions:

• Steep tea and let cool.
• In a pitcher, add tea, peaches, sweetener, and mint.
• Chill 1 hour, then serve over ice.

7. Peach Cobbler Skillet

Ingredients:

• 4 cups sliced peaches
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup milk
• Cinnamon for topping

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In skillet, add peaches.
• Mix batter from flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, and milk.
• Pour batter over peaches.
• Sprinkle cinnamon and bake 40–45 minutes.

8. Peach Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 peach
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup almond milk
• Granola and fruit toppings

Instructions:

• Blend banana, peach, yogurt, and milk.
• Pour into bowl and top with granola, peach slices, chia seeds.

9. Peach BBQ Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts
• ½ cup BBQ sauce
• 1 ripe peach, puréed
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

• Mix BBQ sauce and peach purée.
• Grill or pan-sear chicken until cooked.
• Brush with peach BBQ mix in the final minutes.

10. Peach Crumble Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 cups diced peaches

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix oats, flour, butter, sugar for crust.
• Press ¾ into baking pan, layer peaches, top with rest of mix.
• Bake 35 minutes. Cool before cutting.

FAQs

Q1: Can I use canned peaches instead of fresh?
Yes, you can! Just be sure to drain them well and avoid heavily syruped varieties for best flavor.

Q2: What’s the best way to peel peaches?
Score the bottom of the peach with an “X,” boil for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water. The skin should peel off easily!

Q3: Are these recipes good for kids?
Absolutely! Try the popsicles, smoothie bowl, and cobbler bars for peachy treats kids will love.

Love fruity desserts? 👉 Check out my 10 Easy Dinner Ideas for Family: Quick Simple Meals for another summer favourite!