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What to Do with Fresh Peaches

What to Do with Fresh Peaches: a quick roundup of fresh, sun-ripened peach ideas like salsa, grilled halves, and a simple baked dessert. Expect juicy slices, lightly sweetened fruit, and caramelized edges when grilling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh peaches
  • 6 peaches Ripe and slightly soft to the touch.
Sweet and flavor mix-ins
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar Use for salsa (optional sweet touch) and for baked peaches.
  • 1 tbsp lime juice Brightens salsa flavor.
  • 0.25 cup diced red onion Use for quick peach salsa.
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon Adds warm spice to baked peaches.
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint or cilantro Choose mint OR cilantro; chop finely.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the peaches
  1. Wash peaches, then slice them for whichever option you’re making. Keep the pieces similar in size so everything is juicy and cooks evenly.
Make a quick fresh peach salsa (no-cook)
  1. Dice the peaches and mix them with diced red onion, lime juice, and fresh mint or cilantro. Stir until coated, then serve right away for the freshest bite.
Grill a caramelized peach option
  1. Brush peach halves with a little oil and grill over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes per side, until caramelized and tender. Turn once and stop cooking as soon as they show dark grill marks.
Bake a simple sweet peach dessert
  1. Toss peach slices with brown sugar and cinnamon, then spread on a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, until soft and juicy with syrupy edges.
Serve
  1. Serve the peaches fresh, grilled, or baked depending on the recipe you chose. Taste and adjust with more lime juice if you want extra brightness.

Notes

Pick peaches that give slightly when pressed for the best ripeness. Refrigerate any prepared salsa in a sealed container for up to 2 days; grilled or baked peaches are best within 2 days. Freezing: yes—freeze extra peach slices for smoothies later in the season. Dietary swap: use reduced-sugar brown sugar (or a sugar-free brown sugar substitute) for a lower-sugar version while keeping the same bake time.