25+ WAYS TO USE FRESH PEACHES… QUICKLY!

Best Ways to Use Fresh Peaches and all the information in between! If you are lucky enough to have a peach tree in your yard, you will want to check out the following list of fresh peach recipes.

We have complied this list of different recipes for fresh peaches and are happy to share with you! Read on to learn of the many ways to use these juicy, sweet and tangy lovely peaches!

Peaches and GREAT ways to use them!

We picked an entire box of peaches off one of our peach trees one evening last week and have been enjoying them since. All week we have been sharing peach recipes, so if any of you have any peaches left, here are 25+ ways to use peaches quickly. Because peaches tend to be on the sweeter side, they make amazing pairings with savory ingredients like chicken, pork, or grilled steak. But they also make great additions on salads or any type of dessert too!

Tips and Tricks about Peaches

First, here is an easy way that shows how to peel a peach. This will come in handy because typically when baking with peaches you do want to remove the skin.

Also, you want to make sure the peaches are ripe and ready to be consumed. The sure fire way to know if a peach is ready is by gently feeling it to test for ripeness. Very softly, hold a peach in the palm of your hand press very lightly at the stem end of the peach. Be sure not to squeeze the peach too hard, as it will bruise easily. One subtle squeeze is all you need, if the peach indents slightly, the peach is ripe and ready to eat!

If you have a few peaches that are not quite ripe and you want to speed the process up, here’s a trick for you! Put the peaches in a paper bag and close it up, the bag will naturally hold in the ethylene gas the fruit will give off and that will help ripen the fruit faster. If you really want to speed this process up, put a banana in the bag too! The more ethylene gas that is created the faster the ripening process will go.

Amazing and delicious ways to use Fresh Peaches

Diced peaches in yogurt. This is a fantastic breakfast or snack dish that tastes delicious!

Diced peaches in breakfast cereal. Another great breakfast or snack dish that does not disappoint. If you are anything like me and my family, cereal is an every meal type of dish. We can eat it any time of day, we just love it. Add some sweet peach slices to it to kick it up a notch.

Diced peaches in oatmeal/over granola. There are so many great options for peaches, adding they to any breakfast type food is a winner in my book. I particularly love it over crunchy granola, the texture combination is incredible.

Slice peaches in cottage cheese. This happens to be a favorite of my husbands, he can eat this all the time. The cottage cheese provides the perfect base and pairs perfectly with the sweet peach flavor.

Sliced peaches over vanilla ice cream. Yes please, serve me up some of this treat! This combination is meant for each other, so amazing and delightful.

Easy Peach Dump Cake. Give this amazing peach cake a try, it is so easy to make and tastes incredible.

Add diced peaches to pancakes. If you haven’t caught on yet, we are HUGE breakfast lovers. We eat it morning and night, we just can’t get enough. Maybe even try this amazing peach syrup too!

Top waffles with diced peaches & whipped cream. You cannot go wrong with waffles or peaches and whipped cream, this combination is simply delectable!

Slice peaches and serve them inside crepes. Another great idea for using peaches, whip up these crepes and add diced peaches inside them!

Add sliced peaches to a salad. A great way to eat healthy and have a delicious meal, swap out the fruit in this salad recipe for peaches and it will taste incredible.

Peaches and cream pie. Give this easy no bake pie a try, a great summer time treat to cool you on a hot day.

Peach milk shake. A quick and easy shake for you to try: 1 peach, peeled, sliced & cut up, 2-3 scoops vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla- combine and blend. Voila, delicious shake coming right up!

Peach Smoothie. If you like chilled drinks, try combining 1 peach, peeled, sliced & cut up, 1 cup peach or vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup orange juice and about 4-5 ice cubes- blend until smooth. Yum!

Peach Slurpee! It is like a smoothie but your kids will be more likely to eat it!

Easy Peach Crumble. This recipe is easy to make and is absolutely sensational, the flavor and texture combination is divine.

Grilled Peaches is also a great summer time recipe to try when have the grill fired up. Peaches pair so well with any type of meat, the sweet and savory flavors go great together.

Chilled Peach Dessert Soup. This chilled soup is so unique and delicious, give it a try and tell us what you think.

Fresh Peach Pie with the Easiest Pie Crust EVER! Making this pie could not be any easier, it is a family favorite in our house.

Spiced Peach Jam. To enjoy peaches year round, making a jam is the best way to do it.

Raspberry Peach Freezer Jam. Another great jam recipe to try, use up a bunch of those peaches and enjoy them for months to come.

Peach Muffins. If you have not tried these heavenly muffins yet you are missing out, soft and savory, they hit the spot every time.

Peach Cake with Cinnamon Glaze. This is a cake that you will instantly fall in love with, the sweet peaches and cinnamon spice make the perfect pairing.

Peach Ice Cream. To cool off in the summer months, give this chilled treat a try!

Peach Salsa. Spice up your next backyard BBQ with this tasty dish, it is always a hit with crowds.

Freeze them for use later. If you want to freeze some peaches and decide what to make later, use this same process as freezing apples.

Make homemade baby food. This is a great way to save money and give your baby the healthiest food options available.

Peaches & Cream Fruit Dip. This is a great dish to serve at any family gathering or event, it is tasty and gets eaten quickly!

Just eat them. And last but not least, the simplest way to enjoy fresh peaches is to eat them. Give it a wash and sink your teeth in!

Here are a few of our favorite peach recipes! Jump to the category you want to browse:

Cakes

Pies

Cobblers/Crumbles

Miscellaneous

Cakes:

PEACH DUMP CAKE

Fabulous Peach Dump Cake recipe made with spiced peaches, a cake mix and BUTTER for a super easy, delicious dessert. Just 4 ingredients & a few minutes of prep and you’re on your way to this dreamy peach cobbler. See the recipe for Peach Dump Cake here.

Peach Bundt Cake

Amazing Peach Cake (Bundt Cake Recipe) – Slice into summer with this heavenly Peach Cake, dappled with fresh ripe peaches and drizzled with sweet cream glaze! See the recipe for Peach Bundt Cake here.

PEACHES & CREAM POKE CAKE

Peaches & Cream Poke Cake filled with sweet peach flavor & topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh peaches. Easy jello poke cake recipe for peach lovers! See the recipe for Peaches and Cream Poke Cake here.

PEACH CAKE WITH CINNAMON GLAZE

Peach Cake with Cinnamon glaze topping made with classic ingredients, including fresh peaches! Lovely spiced cake with chunks of flavorful peaches with a fabulous cinnamon topping. Great way to use fresh peaches! See the recipe for Peach Cake with Cinnamon Glaze here.

PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Peach Upside Down Cake is an amazing peach cake recipe with a handful of pantry ingredients + peaches!  This cake is the perfect way to enjoy fresh peaches! See the Peach Upside Down Cake recipe here.

Pies:

SUPER EASY PEACH PIE

Easy Peach Pie is one of my favorite recipes for fresh peaches! Our simple recipe for pie crust will blow your mind- can you believe that secret ingredient?! Saltine crackers! Try it and you’ll see just how delicious it is. See the recipe for Super Easy Peach Pie here.

BERRY PEACH PIE

Berry Peach Pie is the perfect summer pie recipe! Simple to make with an easy crust & filled with sweet fresh fruit then topped with vanilla ice cream. See the Berry Peach Pie recipe here.

CARAMEL CRUMBLE MINI PEACH PIE

Do you wish you could have the whole caramel peach crumble pie just for yourself?! With this Crumble Mini Peach Pie, you can! It’s loaded with fresh peaches and caramel sauce. See the Crumble Mini Peach Pie recipe here.

EASY PEACH PIE

Easy Peach Pie is made with a very simple pie crust, and the filling is made with tons of fresh peaches, peach Jell-O, Sprite and a little bit of sugar. This is one of the easiest (and yummiest) pies you can make! See the Easy Peach Pie recipe here.

NO-BAKE PEACHES N’CREAM PIE

I recently discovered this recipe and was excited to try it, but it ended up being so much better than I even imagined it would be!  This pie is soooooo good!  The best part is that there are only a few ingredients and no baking is required! See the No-Bake Peaches & Cream Pie recipe here.

CREAMY PEACH PIE

Creamy Peach Pie is made with only 5 ingredients in less than five minutes! Peach Jell-O, vanilla ice cream and fresh peaches are combined into a delicious, no-bake pie recipe! See the recipe for Creamy Peach Pie here.

BEST PEACH PIE FILLING

Peach pie filling recipe made with your favorite ripe peaches & simple pantry ingredients! Easy recipe for peach filling to use in pies, cobblers, tarts, on ice cream, etc. See the recipe for the Best Peach Pie Filling here.

Cobblers/Crumbles:

Raspberry Peach Crumble

Raspberry Peach Crumble made with fresh peaches and raspberries covered with a sweet, crunchy almond topping. Delicious peach dessert that only takes a few minutes to prepare! See the recipe for Raspberry Peach Crumble here.

OLD FASHIONED PEACH COBBLER

This old fashioned Peach Cobbler recipe is not only extremely easy to make from scratch, but it’s made with fresh or canned peaches so you can enjoy it all year round! It’s one of my favorite family recipes from my mom, and although I am bias, I think it’s the best of the best! See the Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler recipe here.

SUPER EASY PEACH CRUMBLE

I wanted to make a sweet dessert that really highlighted the peaches, so I immediately thought of this crumble. This recipe is very versatile and I’ve substituted a variety of fruits in place of the peaches, but my personal favorite is peach! See the Easy Peach Crumble with Cake Mix recipe here.

BLACKBERRY PEACH COBBLER

Blackberry Peach Cobbler is made with canned peaches, frozen blackberries and a few other simple ingredients. Delicious easy cobbler recipe! See the recipe for Blackberry Peach Cobbler here.

EASY PEACH COBBLER WITH CAKE MIX

Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix could not be any simpler to make! All it takes is a cake mix + peaches + a can of soda. Delicious and easy peach cobbler recipe! See the Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix recipe here.

BEST PEACH COBBLER

This Peach Cobbler dessert is a must-make. I am begging, pleading with you to try this recipe and then thank me after.  haha No seriously, though. It came in and stole my original favorite peach cobbler that was made with a cake mix. See the whole recipe for the BEST PEACH COBBLER here.

Miscellaneous:

PEACH BREAD PUDDING

Peach bread pudding packed with fresh peaches, your favorite bread, & a homemade spiced custard! Easy bread pudding recipe that comes together fast and has incredible flavor! See the recipe for Peach Bread Pudding here.

Easy Peach Galette

Easy Peach Galette made with fresh peaches and a simple pie crust recipe. Simple peach dessert that tastes even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! See the recipe for Easy Peach Galette here.

EASY BAKED PEACHES

Baked Peaches With Brown Sugar, Butter And Cinnamon. Tastes Like A Homemade Peach Pie – Without All The Work And Calories! See the Easy Baked Peaches recipe here.

PEACH TURNOVERS

In the height of summer, there’s nothing sweeter than the scent of peach turnovers just out of the oven. With the most flaky, all-butter pastry and a heavenly filling (sweet summer peaches cooked slowly with a touch of butter and sugar), these turnovers make one fine breakfast. See the Peach Turnovers recipe here.

PEACH CRUMB BARS

These Peach Crumb Bars use the same buttery crumb mixture for the crust and topping and are filled with an easy, delicious peach filling! See the Peach Crumb Bars recipe here.

PEACHES AND CREAM BREAD

Peaches and Cream Bread is an easy quick bread that is moist, sweet, full of fresh peaches, and then topped with a simple vanilla glaze. This easy bread recipe is a great way to use up all of those peaches that are so delicious right now! See the Peaches and Cream Bread recipe here.

PEACH MUFFINS

Peach Muffins bursting with fresh, sweet peach flavor! This peach muffin recipe is so easy to make, and you likely have most of the ingredients in your pantry! See the Peach Muffins recipe here.

PEACH BREAD

This Peach Bread is a wonderful recipe to incorporate summer peaches. Delicious, moist quick bread full of ripe diced peaches with a easy peach glaze. See the Peach Bread recipe here.

PEACH SNICKERDOODLES

Peach Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, delicious and the addition of fresh peaches takes your favorite cinnamon sugar cookie up a couple notches! See the Peach Snickerdoodle recipe here.

PEACH CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON FROSTING

These homemade peach cupcakes are filled with a sweet peach curd and topped with cinnamon frosting – making it the perfect peach cobbler cupcake recipe! See the Peach Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting recipe here.

NO-BAKE PEACHES & CREAM BARS

No-Bake Peaches and Cream Bars are perfect! I love fruit but have never been a big fan of baked/heated fruit, so when I found this fresh peach dessert that doesn’t require any heating or baking I was excited to try it.  The result? Even better than I had hoped for and it was a big hit with the entire family! See the No-Bake Peaches and Cream Bars here. 

PEACHES AND CREAM SALAD

Peaches and Cream Salad comes together in just a few minutes with only 4 ingredients! It’s the perfect recipe for using up all of those delicious fresh peaches and can be served as a side dish or even dessert! See the recipe for Peaches and Cream Salad here.

SPICED PEACH JAM

Heirloom Peach Jam recipe made with classic ingredients, with the addition of warm fall spices! Chunky cinnamon peach jam with bright fresh flavor that’s perfectly sweet! Thanks Nana! See the recipe for Spiced Peach Jam here.

CHILLED PEACH SOUP

Chilled Peach Soup made with fresh peaches, sugar, cream & vanilla! Cool off with this unique peaches & cream dessert! See the recipe for Chilled Peach Soup here.

PEACH  ICE CREAM

Peach Ice Cream is made with fresh peaches and real whipped cream, no ice cream maker required! Homemade peach ice cream is made with only 4 ingredients and a few minutes of preparation. See the Peach Ice Cream recipe here.

RASPBERRY PEACH FREEZER JAM

Raspberry Peach Freezer Jam is a delightful jam bursting with bright, fresh flavor! This peach raspberry jam recipe uses fresh fruit & is done in just 15 minutes! See the Raspberry Peach Freezer Jam recipe here.

HOMEMADE PEACH SLURPEES

Homemade Peach Slurpees just 3 ingredients & minutes to make! Fresh peaches, sugar & an ICE drink & you’ve got your own Homemade Slurpees! See the Homemade Peach Slurpee recipe here.

PEACHES AND CREAM WAFFLES

Peaches and Cream Waffles made with a crispy Belgian waffle recipe topped with a simple homemade chunky peach syrup and sweet cream. Perfect waffle recipe for special occasions and brunch! See the recipe for Peaches and Cream Waffles here.

PEACHES AND CREAM FRUIT DIP

Peaches and Cream Fruit Dip is a sweet cream cheese fruit dip perfect for any occasion! This 5 ingredient peaches and cream recipe is easy, delicious, and perfect served with fresh fruit. See the Peaches and Cream Fruit Dip recipe here.

EASY HOMEMADE PEACH SYRUP

Chunky Peach Syrup made easy in 10 minutes in the microwave! Bursting with sweet peach flavor, this Homemade Peach Syrup is a fantastic way to use fresh peaches! See the recipe for Easy Homemade Peach Syrup here.

Can you freeze fresh peaches?

You sure can! If you find that you just cannot consume all the fresh peaches you have this season freezing them is a great way to preserve this sensational summer fruit. You can lock in the fresh peach flavor, so they are ready to thaw and enjoy throughout the year. You will want to peel and slice your peaches prior to freezing, for maximum results.

Do you have a simple and tasty way to use fresh peaches that is not on our list? Leave a comment and we will add it to our list!