13 Peach Recipes You'll Want to Make All Summer

Take advantage of peach season with these gourmet dishes.

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Heami Lee

Stone fruit season is almost here, and if peaches are among some of your favorites, you’re going to want to check out these simple and flavorful peach recipes for summer. Whether you need some inspiration for busy weeknight meals, the perfect side dish, or something to grill, we have you covered. From home-brewed iced tea and baked goods, to refreshingly satisfying salads and French toast, peaches can enhance pretty much any meal.   

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Peach Cobbler Trifle

Peach Cobble Trifle Recipe
Greg DuPree

What could be better than layers of decadent, juicy peaches, fresh whipped cream, and buttery pound cake? This quick and easy trifle is sure to be a hit, and is great for feeding of crowd.

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Peach Iced Tea

Peach Iced Tea Recipe
Victor Protasio

There’s something so nostalgic about peach iced tea, and making it at home is incredibly simple. This easy recipe calls for just four ingredients, and yields the most refreshing beverage that you can sip on all day long.

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Vietnamese-Inspired Peach Salad

Vietnamese Inspired Peach Salad
Heami Lee

We love adding seasonal fruit to fresh, vibrant salads, and this Vietnamese-inspired recipe is a great way to use up your peaches. Serve it alongside some protein, like a piece of grilled salmon or herby chicken.

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Vanilla Peaches in Rosé

Vanilla Peaches in Rosé
Victor Protasio

The combination of vanilla ice cream and peaches, topped with a homemade rosé syrup, is the loveliest summer treat. It’s pretty much a more elegant ice cream sundae.

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Peach and Blueberry Buckle

Peach and Blueberry Buckle
Jens Mortensen

What’s a buckle, you ask? It’s a delectable dessert that lives in the cobbler and crisp family, but it typically has a higher batter to fruit ratio. This buttery buckle is filled with all the good stuff, like juicy peaches, tart blueberries, and topped with an almond-y crumble.

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Grilled Pork Chops With Peach Arugula Salad

Grilled Pork Chops with Peach-Parsley Salad Recipe
GREG DUPREE

This dish has it all—simple grilled pork chops, fresh, peppery arugula, and fresh sliced peaches. Drizzle on a delicious homemade vinaigrette, and you have the perfect summer meal.

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Peach and Arugula Salad With Burrata

Peach and Arugula Salad With Burrata
Greg DuPree

If you haven’t added summer peaches to your burrata salad, this is your reminder to try it immediately. It’s the ultimate summer salad that you’ll be eating at every cookout or BBQ.

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Roasted Pork Chops and Peaches

Roasted Pork Chops and Peaches
Con Poulos

Need some weeknight dinner inspiration? These roasted pork chops with peaches and red onion are restaurant-quality, and can be ready in just 30 minutes.

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Peach, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad

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Ngoc Minh Ngo

If you’re not a big tomato fan or just don’t have any on hand, try this effortless peach and mozzarella salad. All you have to do is add some fresh basil, along with olive oil, pepper, and salt.

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Grilled Chicken With Blueberry-Peach Salsa

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GREG DUPREE

Take advantage of your seasonal blueberries and peaches with this addicting fruit salsa. It’s so good paired with grilled chicken, a piece of halibut, or as a topping of a salad.

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Grilled Pizza With Chicken and Peach

Easy chicken recipes - Grilled Pizza With Chicken and Peach
Andrew Purcell

If you’re a fan of pineapple on pizza, you’re going to absolutely love fresh grilled peaches as a topping. This pizza has the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and it’s super easy to make!

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Hot Honey Peach Upside Down Cake

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GREG DUPREE; FOOD STYLING BY EMILY NABORS HALL, PROP STYLING BY CLAIRE SPOLLEN

You've probably heard of pineapple upside down cake, and this recipe flips that on its head, substituting peaches for pineapple and incorporating hot honey. The peaches caramelize in this version just like the pineapple, but the hot honey brings a spicy pop that makes it really special.

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Tomato and Peach Salad With Serrano Ham

Tomato & Peach Salad with Serrano Ham

Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

You may not think of tomatoes and peaches being a match made in heaven, but this salad will prove otherwise! This recipe packs in all the flavor, with sweet peaches, juicy tomatoes, peppery arugula, creamy manchego cheese, and salty Serrano ham. Roasted, salted almonds tossed on at the end add some crunch, making this a tasty, well-rounded peach perfection.

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