If there was an “it girl” of the fruit world, peaches would take the crown every year. The summer stone fruit is beloved by all, and for good reason. When they are ripe, peaches have a tender and juicy texture and a sweet and floral flavor with a tinge of acidity.
They can be picked straight from the tree and eaten by hand or sliced and incorporated into any of the sweet and savory recipes that we have here. Whether they are the star of the show (such as in ) or a supporting character (like when used as or pork chops), peaches shine bright in anything they touch. In this collection of recipes, peaches are prepared in just about every way we can think of.
Some are sliced and served fresh on top of pound cake or salads; others are puréed into boozy cocktails and fruity, refreshing ice cream, both of which are perfect for cooling off during the summer months. Peaches can also be baked, roasted and grilled to bring out their natural sugars and make them even more flavorful. With recipes like crisps, crumbles and cobblers, the stone fruit becomes tender and even more juicy when baked with sugar and spices.
achieves a similar effect, and if you love a slightly smoky and deeply concentrated peach flavor, you’ll want to fire up the grill as soon as possible. If you’re ready to take this bright stone fruit beyond snack time this summer, give our best peach recipes a go. This is no ordinary pound cake.
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