Peach season is bittersweet because it marks the beginning of the end of summer. But cheer up! There's still plenty of summer left, and so many delicious peach recipes to devour, from pies and cakes to savoury salads and sides.
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While there will be plenty of opportunities for cobblers and pies, our peach salad is a refreshing mix of sweet and salty that’s perfect for sweltering days. Get this peach salad with Bellini dressing recipe.
(Produced by Sun Ngo and Aimee Nishitoba; Photo, Erik Putz; Food styling, Ashley Denton; Prop style, Madeleine Johari)This showstopper makes a stunning dessert for late-summer dinner parties and barbecues. Get this peach upside-down cake recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.If you’re craving comfort food, turn to this rustic dessert. And take it up a notch with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Get this classic peach cobbler recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.A two-for one deal: make this sheet pan cornbread with bbq pulled chicken one night, and use the leftovers to make this easy salad the next. Get our cornbread panzanella salad recipe.
This juicy pie is a summertime staple for a reason! Get this classic peach pie recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.We’ve turned this classic sparkling peach beverage into a slushy, perfect for hot summer days. Get this frozen bellini recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.These peach cobbler muffins are one delicious way to use these lush, juicy stone fruits while they are in season. Get this peach cobbler muffin recipe.
Photo, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.A juicy, sweet and savoury seasonal salad—topped with fresh feta, thinly sliced red onion and flakes of sea salt. Get this tomato peach salad recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Cornmeal-crusted fish is ultra-light, and also happens to be gluten-free. Pairing it with a zesty watermelon-peach salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Get this cornmeal pickerel with watermelon-peach salad recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Peaches give this chicken and couscous salad a great summery flavour. And the best part of this 20-minute meal? No stovetop required! Get this peach and chicken couscous salad recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.A bright, fresh and seasonal salad, perfect for casual dinners or small get-togethers. Get this peach and beet carpaccio recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.A golden and sweet weekend treat. Top this warm, crumbly crisp with whipped cream, and enjoy. Get this peach crisp recipe.
Photo, John Cullen.Peach pie or peach crisp? Why choose? This saucy, pastry-bottomed dessert is topped with crumble to give it the best of both worlds. Get this peach crumble pie recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.When the mercury rises and the humidex makes turning on the stove something to fear, it’s time to turn to no-cook meals. We love this noodle, shrimp and peach dish. All you need is a kettle… and of course a fork. Get this cold noodles with shrimp and peaches recipe.
Photo, Sian Richards.Dinner is a perfect balance of flavours tonight, and the best part? You can throw it all on the grill. Get this honey-lime grilled pork chops with peaches recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Juicy local peaches and fresh basil make each bite a special seasonal treat. Get this peach bruschetta recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.This rustic summer cake is beautiful and fluffy, perfect for a weekend barbecue or cottage get-together. Get this peach-almond sponge cake recipe.
Photo, James Tse.Move over ice cream! Paletas, Latin American icy fruit treats, are the fun and easy way to cool down this summer. Just mix fresh, juicy fruit with punchy flavours like peach and ginger, freeze and devour. Get this peach-ginger paleta recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Juicy grilled peaches and crisp amaretti crumble tops vanilla ice cream for a fast and delicious dessert. Get this grilled peach melba recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Beautiful and summery, this cake is loaded with berries and drizzled with icing for a stunning effect. Get this vanilla cake with summer fruit recipe.
Photo, John Cullen.A sweet and savoury salad loaded with ripe, juicy peaches and a sweet honey-Dijon vinaigrette to finish. Get this peach prosciutto and mozzarella salad recipe.
Photo, Sian Richards.August is the time to glut yourself on fresh, juicy peaches. But if you’ve bought more than you can eat, take a break and try your hand at preserving them. Get this quick peach jam recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Layers of crispy-chewy sweet meringue, whipped cream and juicy summer fruit make these meringues a showstopper. Get this peach raspberry and amaretto pavlova recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.The test kitchen voted this one of its favourite ways to use up a basket of juicy peaches—perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch on the porch or on the dock at the cottage. Get this peach and poppyseed sour cream pancakes recipe.
Ripe, juicy peaches top a fluffy layer of whipped cream and lime-drizzled cake for a divine weekend dessert. Get this peaches and cream cake recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.In this version of sangria, adding rosé gives the cocktail a pleasing pink flush, and the peaches a sweet fruity finish. Get this rosé sangria recipe.
If you’re over slicing them, grilling them and preserving them—how about freezing them? These ice pops get a savoury hit with fresh thyme, making them a perfect afternoon refresher. Get this peach ice pops recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Using some of the season’s ripest, juiciest fruit this fruit-laden pastry will wow anyone you serve it to. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream overtop. Get this peach-raspberry pandowdy recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Diced fresh peaches over a mascarpone, orange blossom and vanilla filling in miniature no-bake graham cracker tart shells. Get this no-bake peach and almond tartlets recipe.
Photo, Michael Alberstat.Sweet, succulent peaches star in this simple salsa. It’s great over burgers and it’s also a perfect match for mild-flavoured pork or fish. Get this curried burgers with peach salsa recipe.
Curried burgers with peach salsaSavour summer with this unexpected match of garden-ripe tomato slices and golden peach wedges dressed with a light-tasting vinaigrette. Get this garden tomato and peach toss recipe.
The BBQ sauce you didn’t know you needed! Get this peach-bourbon BBQ recipe recipe.
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