Peaches are one of summer’s sweetest gifts, and while they shine in pies, cobblers, and crisps, their versatility extends far beyond dessert. Juicy, fragrant, and bursting with flavor, peaches can elevate everything from salads to main courses. These 10 easy peach recipes will show you just how many delicious ways you can enjoy this seasonal fruit — whether you’re planning a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a show-stopping dinner.
Start your day with a peach smoothie blended with yogurt and honey for a naturally sweet, energizing breakfast. Or toss sliced peaches into a bowl of oatmeal or yogurt parfait for a fresh and fruity upgrade. For brunch, peach pancakes or waffles drizzled with maple syrup are guaranteed to please everyone at the table.
But peaches don’t stop at breakfast — they add a unique twist to savory dishes, too. Try a peach and arugula salad topped with goat cheese and candied pecans for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Grilled peaches are another summer classic — when caramelized on the grill, they pair beautifully with chicken, pork, or even shrimp, adding a burst of juicy sweetness to savory proteins.
If you love tacos, peach salsa is a must-try. It’s zesty, colorful, and delicious on everything from grilled fish to tortilla chips. Another easy option is a peach-glazed chicken, where the fruit’s natural sugars create a sticky, flavorful coating that takes weeknight dinners to the next level.
Peach Crumble
Here, we add a bit of ground cinnamon to give some warm, spiced notes and use brown sugar for a hint of molasses comfort. If your peaches are a little underwhelming to begin with, the lemon juice will help perk up the fruitiness, so don’t skip it!
Peach Margarita
We’ve packed peachy goodness into this margarita with two ingredients: peach schnapps and peach puree. This gives multiple levels of peach flavor without sacrificing on the booziness.
Campfire Berry-Peach Cobbler
You can cobbler over a fire—and it even browns like the real thing. Stupid-easy to prep, this bubbling fruit skillet is impossible to mess up. Change up this recipe with your favorite berries, we think strawberries or blueberries would pair nicely with peach too.
Peach & Burrata Caprese
We changed up the by switching out juicy tomatoes for plump summer peaches and replacing sliced fresh mozzarella with its creamier cousin, burrata. Surrounded by fragrant basil then topped with and a drizzle of spicy honey, this sweet & savory salad is a STUNNER.
Ginger Peach Jam
In order to extend the joy that is sweet, juicy, peaches, we love making this jam. Sealed and stored properly, it can last well into the cold months when all you need is a spoonful of sunshine.
Peach Dump Cake
Requiring only 3 ingredients (though we love a dash of cinnamon), this peach dump cake is low on effort, high on flavor. Win/win!
Balsamic Grilled Steak Salad With Peaches
Peppery arugula is the perfect vessel for this savory-sweet combo, and you just can’t beat ripe, juicy peaches come summertime. We love this with funky blue cheese crumbles, but you can use feta too if you prefer.
Peach Crisp
The addition of oats to the topping is what classifies a crisp and it is, hands down, the best part. The oats also gives you a motive to debate its ability to qualify as a hearty breakfast, and not just dessert (though maybe skip the ice cream in the morning 😏).
Peach Galette
Rustic galettes are much easier to make than pie, but have all your same favorite elements like buttery crust and sweet fruit filling. Don’t worry if yours isn’t perfect—they’re supposed to look rustic!
Vanilla-Peach Bellinis
If you can get your hands on some super ripe peaches, taste your puree before adding honey—it might be sweet enough already! If not, adding some orange zest will help coax out the sweetness even more.
