Our readers have spoken.
There's nothing better than a perfectly ripe peach in the height of summer—the kind that's so juicy you have to lean over the sink to eat it. When peaches are at their peak, you don't need to do much to make something incredible, and our readers clearly agree.
This collection rounds up our most popular peach recipes ever, from cozy bakes like Peach Pie and Peach Crumb Bars to fresh, vibrant dishes like Peach, Cucumber, and Basil Salad, plus fun treats like Ginger Peach Rum Punch. These are the peach recipes people come back to again and again.
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Peach Brown Betty
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"The brown Betty is a retro recipe that, like a fruit crisp or crumble, never goes out of style. It goes back over a hundred years, appearing in cookbooks from the mid-1800s. The easy recipe is a great way to use simple ingredients, such as abundant fruit and leftover or stale bread." —Molly Allen, Recipe Developer
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Peach, Cucumber, and Basil Salad
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"This quick and easy salad is delicious on its own but also pairs wonderfully with savory meats, adding a cool and zesty bite to whatever it's served with. You'll quickly see why this unexpected combination just works." —Kalisa Marie Levette, Recipe Developer
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Easy Peach Skillet Cake
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"Cake for breakfast with coffee on a sunny summer morning? Yes, please! This peach skillet cake certainly shines on its own, but you could also dress it up with ice cream or whipped cream as the ideal end to an al fresco summer evening." —Molly Allen, Recipe Developer
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Peach and Pineapple Jam
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"This is amazing! Definitely a new favorite jam—the flavor is so rich, and the pineapple almost takes on a caramelized flavor that seems to go well on everything! I think this one could even go well in savory applications, I'm picturing it used as a glaze on pork or chicken, yum!" —Annie, Reader
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Peach Cobbler
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"I made this for my peach-lovin' husband, and it is incredibly good. Made it exactly like the recipe states. No need to change a thing. I will definitely be making this again!" —Gina, Reader
06 of 14
Grilled Salmon With Peach Salsa
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"This was so yummy...and that peach salsa!! I had it for lunch the next day! Perfect dinner for a weeknight, quick and easy." —EdgyPan, Reader
07 of 14
Easy Peach Dumplings
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"Loved the elegant look of serving this dessert while remembering how easy it was to make." —GlitzyDate, Reader
08 of 14
Summer Salad With Peaches and Goat Cheese
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"Fantastic salad—loved it as have all the guests who have eaten it at my place! I can't stop making it when I have a dinner party!" —Sophia, Reader
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Peach Pie
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"Awesome and so delicious!!! One of my absolute favorites. Thank you for sharing. This peach pie recipe reminded me of being a lil kid eating a fresh-baked warm piece of my mom's homemade peach pie with a spoonful of vanilla ice cream on top." —Candi, Reader
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Ginger Peach Rum Punch
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"I loved the combination of peaches and the ginger beer, and the nutmeg and the sprig of mint was a nice touch." —Cecilia, Reader
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Peach Crumb Bars
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"Not only do I love making (and eating) these delicious Crumb Bars. The buttery crust makes the taste of the peaches sing. This is a dessert people request—it's perfect." —SweetFig, Reader
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Peach and Raspberry Pandowdy
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"The pandowdy was well balanced, both sweet and tart. It tasted very fresh, and the crust gave a nice crunch and had a lightly sweet, buttery taste." —Lindsey, Reader
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Peach, Pear, and Plum Jam
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"Peaches, pears, and plums hang around through mid-September, and they make a stellar combination for preserving into this unique jam. When you are making jam, select the best fruit available. Firm and perfectly ripe or slightly underripe fruit has the highest level of acidity and pectin, which will give you the best results." —Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer
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Peach Blueberry Cake
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"I came across this recipe ages ago and finally made it today. Wow, why did I wait so long?!? I am pretty sure this is going to become a 'go to' dessert for special occasions." —PK, Reader
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