Peachy Keen Ways to Use Peaches Before Summer Is Over
August is National Peach Month, which means it’s officially time to embrace the sticky-fingered, juice-dripping joy of summer’s sweetest bounty. With National Peach Pie Day on August 24 and National Peach Day on August 27, the season is practically begging you to get peachy in the kitchen. The following recipes capture all that sunny, carefree summer energy in dishes that taste like vacation on a plate.
Turn lazy summer mornings into something special with Easy Peach French Toast from Laura Fuentes. Thick-cut toast (such as Texas toast, sourdough, or country loaf) gets a sweet upgrade with juicy peaches and just the right splash of cinnamon syrup.
Kick off a summer supper with refreshing and flavorful Peach Mango Caprese Salad from Taste of Home. This vibrant, sunshine-colored salad is a twist on the classic Caprese, adding juicy peaches and mango, and bold cilantro, creating a dish that’s essentially summer on a fork. The dressing offers a hint of sweetness, thanks to the addition of honey.
For a meal with robust flavors, make Cooking Classy’s Peach Chicken {with Balsamic}. Chicken breasts are cooked until golden, then nestled into a sweet and tangy balsamic peach sauce. Or for a tasty pork chop meal that’s unforgettable, make Half-Baked Harvest’s Skillet Balsamic Peach Pork Chops with Feta and Basil. The sauce is deliciously caramelly. You can make this meal in under 30 minutes.
If you’ve never tasted a just-grilled peach topped with cinnamon-sugar butter, you haven’t lived. It’s like eating a little perfect peach cobbler. The heat from the grill caramelizes the natural sugars found in peaches. One thing to keep in mind when grilling peaches is to choose firm, just-ripe fruits. Before grilling, brush the cut sides of the peaches with a small amount of oil to prevent the fruit from sticking to the grates. Try this Food Network recipe for Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Sugar Butter. Make it an extra peachy dessert by including The Pioneer Woman’s homemade Peach Ice Cream.
You’ll also want to make our irresistible Peach Galette before summer is over. This rustic, golden tart is summer’s answer to fancy desserts—beautifully imperfect and bursting with peachy goodness.
As peach season reaches its glorious peak, there’s something magical about capturing all that sweetness before it slips away. So, head to our store, grab a cart, and let these fuzzy gems remind you that the best part of summer is the flavors that make unforgettable memories.
