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What to Do with Fresh Peaches Roundup

What to do with fresh peaches is a roundup of seven easy summer recipes, including grilled peaches, peach salsa, and cobbler. Each idea uses peak-ripeness fruit for juicy flavor and simple, crowd-friendly results.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh peaches
  • 6 Fresh peaches Use ripe, fragrant fruit; slice or cube as needed for each recipe idea.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Choose a peach recipe
  1. Wash the fresh peaches and pat them dry, then cut them into wedges or cubes so you can use them across the roundup ideas in batches.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the peaches for quick grilled-style serving; cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring once, until lightly browned at the edges (visual cue: glossy juice and caramelized spots).
  3. Spread peach pieces on a sheet pan and roast at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping once halfway, until the fruit is tender and bubbling (visual cue: softened skins and syrupy juices).
  4. For cobbler-style fruit, transfer the roasted peaches to a Dutch oven and simmer at 200-210°F for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly (visual cue: juices cling to the spoon).
  5. Taste and decide your serving style: spoon warm peaches over yogurt or ice cream, or chill for a fruit topping; use within the same day for best texture (no resting step needed).

Notes

Pro tip: if your peaches are underripe, roast them first or simmer longer so they soften and release more juice. Store any prepared peaches covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; for longer storage, freeze cooked peaches for up to 2 months and reheat gently. Dietary swap: use canned fruit-in-juice if fresh peaches aren’t available, and keep the cook times slightly shorter since they’re already softened.