Chef John says, “Any time I make something with fresh peaches, I feel like I’m wasting the fruit. When I eat sweet, ripe peaches, their perfection makes it seem silly to use them in a recipe.” These recipes will show off summer’s bounty. And if you have peaches galore, here are ways to enjoy them as an appetizer, side dish, main dish, or dessert.
Fried Peaches and Pancetta Pizza
“This is so good! I made this at the height of peach season and my whole family was like, ‘Wow’ while it was cooking. But when I served it, the ‘Wow’ quickly turned to ‘Amazing.’ Every last bite is always eaten.” –nightfall
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Golden State Gazpacho
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“A lot of gazpacho recipes that use fruit end up tasting like a dessert, which is fine if you like that, but if you want a really refreshing, really tasty gazpacho, this peach version is perfect.” —Chef John
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Peach Fritters
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“This is amazing! It’s magical when you mix it together. It starts out thick and lumpy, then suddenly it thins out and becomes manageable! The bourbon syrup is a must.” —fruitdog
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Pork chops stuffed with peaches
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“This was a very simple meal but the presentation was very impressive. I made it exactly as the recipe suggested but couldn’t find any boneless double cut pork. [these] “It was delicious even with the bone in! I love watching Chef John’s videos and trying out his recipes. It definitely makes me more confident as a home cook!” —Scott0725
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Spicy Peach Coleslaw
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“I didn’t have any chives so I followed the recipe exactly, but used some finely chopped red onion instead. Super easy and delicious!” —Mark Kiefer
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Chef John’s Peach Melba
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This traditional French dessert is worth reviving. “This is now one of my favorite desserts to make. It’s easy to make, looks beautiful, and tastes delicious. I’ve even sliced peaches and put them on top of cheesecake and drizzled raspberry sauce on top. It goes well with so many things!”—Alexandra Poston
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Chef John’s Peach Blackberry Frondillade
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This clafoutis-like dessert is a departure from the cobbler. “We’re obsessed with Frondale right now. It’s so good! The creaminess of the custard and the sweetness of the peaches and blackberries are just irresistible!” — Sherrie
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Chef John’s Peach Tartlets
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Use your own pastry or use pre-made pie crust for a quick and easy recipe. “After watching the how-to video, it was super easy to make. So easy and delicious! It takes a little time, but it’s worth it. It doesn’t reheat well, so eat it right away.”—Pam McCarthy Ray
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Grilled Ham Wrapped Peaches with Burrata and Basil
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“This is the most delicious thing I’ve eaten recently! I don’t have a grill so I made it in a cast iron grill pan on the stove. I sprinkled a little bit of smoked sea salt on top and it was amazing.”—Sierra Morris
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Peach Financier
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“Very moist, not too sweet, and with a great flavor! These are the best muffins I’ve ever had! I didn’t have any almond flour so I used a processor to grind the almonds. Double the recipe if you have a family of four. These muffins go fast.”—Mary Smith
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Baltimore Peach Cake
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“I was born and raised in Baltimore many years ago. My mother used to make a peach cake that I loved very much. My mother’s grandparents were from Germany. Unfortunately, I never knew the recipe. I remember it tasting like it had yeast in it, but I couldn’t find a recipe with yeast. After many years, I finally found the recipe! It’s not very sweet. My mother didn’t use jam and just sprinkled powdered sugar on the cooled cake. Thank you Chef John. I love this cake!” —HelpTheCook
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Basil Peach Pepper Parmesan Cobbler
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“Thanks to this recipe, I may never eat regular peach cobbler again. :)” —Kim Oates
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Peach brulee Burrata Bruschetta
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“When I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. I finally made it tonight and it was delicious. Even my husband, who doesn’t really like peaches for some reason, said, ‘Wow, this tastes good.’ I also brought some to some neighbors and they all loved it. I’ll keep making this dish as long as the peaches are ripe!” —J Gehring
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Peach and escarole salad
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“Ripe peaches are so refreshing on a hot summer day! I will definitely make this recipe again!” —DSS
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Peach jelly candy
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If you want to try making your own pâté de fruits, here’s a great summer treat. This recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of liquid pectin. Some reviewers had issues with the gel not setting properly and increased the amount of pectin to use the entire 3-ounce bag. “It’s really good, even though it’s not chocolate. You can really taste the peach flavor. I’d like to try other fruits one day.”—Linda T
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Peach and goat cheese tartine
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“A great appetizer! I used a baguette and tripled the cheese, thyme, and pepper. I cooked it under the broiler at 6 inches for almost 10 minutes. It was a huge success! I’ll definitely make it again!” —SIMIBURTONS
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Chef John’s Peach Cobbler
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“This is a great recipe! This recipe uses self-rising flour instead of all-purpose flour. It makes a difference! I made it exactly as instructed but used cinnamon instead of five-spice (because I like simple flavors!). It turned out great and was so tasty!” —RainbowJewels
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Chef John’s Peach Pie
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“I loved it! I love peaches and this pie was a must-make. I thought the crust would be a pain to make, but it was no problem at all. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe, which I was happy to give.”—Ricky Shoemaker
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